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EBA Finance Officer Position Summary

Core Content

The European Banking Authority (EBA) is an independent EU authority established in 2011 under Regulation (EC) No. 1093/2010 and later amended by Regulation (EU) No 122/2013. It plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality, effective, and consistent regulation and supervision within the EU's financial sector, including banking, payments, e-money, and related corporate governance, auditing, and financial reporting areas. The EBA collaborates closely with other EU financial supervisory bodies such as EIOPA, ESMA, the Joint Committee, and the ESRB as part of the European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS).

The EBA is currently recruiting a Finance Officer for its London office. This role is essential for supporting the legality and regularity of financial and procurement procedures, monitoring budget execution, providing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with EU financial regulations and internal control standards.

Main Purpose

The Finance Officer will support the EBA in maintaining the legal and regular use of financial resources, ensuring alignment with the Agency's financial regulations and EU budgetary rules.

Main Responsibilities

Ensuring compliance with EU financial regulations and internal control standards.
Supporting budget planning, analysis, monitoring, forecasting, and reporting.
Monitoring budget execution across EBA units and providing advice.
Producing regular and ad-hoc financial and budgetary reports.
Offering support and training to staff and managers on financial procedures.
Verifying budgetary commitments and acting as an alternate to the Financial Verifying Officer and/or Budget Officer.
Developing activity-based management and budgeting tools.
Assisting the Accounting Officer in managing intangible assets.
Ensuring decisions and operations conform to applicable rules and procedures.

Requirements

1. Eligibility Criteria

Language proficiency: Thorough knowledge of one EU language and satisfactory knowledge of another.
Nationality: Must be a national of an EU member state, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or Norway.
Citizenship rights: Full rights as a citizen.
Military service: Completed obligations under applicable laws.
Physical fitness: Required to perform the duties.
Background check: Criminal record certificate and medical examination.

2. Selection Criteria

Sound knowledge of EU financial and budgetary rules.
Proven experience in financial resource monitoring and control.
Experience in EU procurement rules and internal control standards.
Competence in working with financial systems like ABAC.
Advanced MS Excel skills (tested during interviews).
Advantageous to have a professional qualification in finance or accounting (e.g., ACCA, CA, CFO).

3. Competencies

Analytical skills to process complex information and propose solutions.
Strong sense of responsibility, cooperation, and confidentiality.
Flexibility and proactivity in a dynamic environment.
Ability to manage workload efficiently under time pressure.

Equal Opportunities

The EBA is committed to equal opportunities and non-discrimination in its recruitment process.

Selection Procedure

Shortlisting: Based on CV, motivation letter, and eligibility grid.
Written tests: Conducted in English, testing written communication, financial knowledge, and drafting skills. Minimum score: 6/10.
Interview: In English, assessing suitability, professional knowledge, and motivation. Minimum score: 6/10.
Final selection: Candidates with the highest scores are recruited, with those scoring 12 or above placed on a reserve list valid until 31 December 2014.

Appointment and Employment Conditions

Contract type: Temporary fixed-term contract for 3 years, with a 6-month probation period and possible extension.
Start date: Expected 16 January 2014; early appointment possible.
Grade: AST 4.
Salary: Estimated monthly basic salary of €3,844.31.
Taxation: Salaries are exempt from national tax; Community tax at source applies.
Benefits: May include expatriation, household, child, education, and installation allowances, depending on family and origin.
Leave: 2 days per calendar month plus additional days based on age, grade, and distance from origin.
Insurance: EU pension scheme, sickness and accident insurance, unemployment and invalidity allowance, and travel insurance for missions.

Application Submission

Deadline: 16 December 2013 at 12:00 noon (London time).
Documents required: CV in Europass format, motivation letter, and eligibility criteria grid.
Notes:
- Applications must be complete and submitted in English.
- Supporting documents (e.g., diplomas, ID) are not required at this stage.
- Candidates must clearly state start and end dates of previous positions, whether full-time or part-time.
- Freelance or self-employed candidates must provide proof of professional experience (e.g., trade register entry or tax documents).

Data Protection

The EBA processes personal data in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 45/2001, ensuring confidentiality and security.

Appeal Procedure

Complaints: Can be submitted to the Executive Director within 3 months of being notified of an adverse decision.
Judicial appeal: Under Article 270 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU and Article 91 of the Staff Regulations, to the European Union Civil Service Tribunal in Luxembourg.
European Ombudsman: Complaints can also be made, but they do not suspend the time limits for appeals to the Tribunal. Administrative steps must be taken before lodging a complaint with the Ombudsman.