Accounting Officer European GNSS Agency

The Accounting Officer will report to the Head of Finance and Administration.

In accordance with the Financial Regulation and other rules of the Agency, the Accounting Officer will set up, structure and maintain the accountancy system.

The Accounting Officer will be responsible for:

• Proper implementation of payments, collection of revenue and recovery of amounts established as being receivable;
• Preparing and presenting the accounts in accordance with the applicable rules;
• Keeping the accounts in accordance with the applicable rules;
• Implementing the accounting rules and methods and the chart of accounts in accordance with the provisions adopted by the Commission’s Accounting Officer;
• Laying down and validating the accounting systems and where appropriate validating systems laid down by the Authorising Officer to supply or justify accounting information, ensuring that the computer-based systems and procedures meet the standards set by the European Court of Auditors as well as complying with the EC Internal Audit Service and professional standards;
• Treasury administration (managing bank accounts and transactions);
• Maintaining records of assets, liabilities and all financial transactions;
• Preparing the annual accounts, including the yearly closure of the accounts;
• Following up relevant accounting regulations and instructions and their changes; and
• Providing assistance for ‘on the spot’ control and audit missions from the European Court of Auditors.

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