Accounts Clerk
LOCAL AGENT GROUP III
Ref: 523803 – Administration Section
We are
The European Union (EU) is an economic and political partnership between 27 European countries. It plays an important role in international affairs through diplomacy, trade, development aid and working with global organizations. Abroad, the EU is represented through more than 140 diplomatic representations, known also as EU Delegations, which have a similar function to those of an embassy.
The EU Delegation to the Republic of Syria works in close coordination with the Embassies and Consulates of the 27 EU Member States. We are a fully-fledged diplomatic mission and represent the European Union in dealings with the Syrian government in areas that are part of the EU’s remit.
We offer
The post of Accounts Clerk (Local Agent Group 3) is in the Delegation’s Administration Section under a fixed-term employment contract of 2 years, with the possibility of renewal under reserve of budgetary availability and operational considerations. The team consists of 8 people and there are occasional atypical working hours.
Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed to functions depending on the needs of the Delegation, and on the changes of these needs. The successful candidate will serve under the supervision and responsibility of the Head of Administration, providing support, expertise and assistance listed below.
Following main tasks and duties are currently required:
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Bookkeeping and general accounting using the current SUMMA accounting system;
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Registration, verification and processing of incoming invoices;
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Ensure that incoming invoices are correctly assigned and followed up, and that deadlines are met;
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Initialisation of payments, commitments, monthly and annual financial closures in the administration's accounting systems;
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Calculation, verification and initiation of payroll payment;
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Registration, verification and initiation of reimbursement requests;
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Reconciliation of bank accounts;
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Registration and monthly closure of cash payments;
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Electronic and/or physical storage of payment receipts;
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Contribute to administrative quality checks on files;
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Support with public tenders in all phases;
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Liaise and follow-up with suppliers and service providers;
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Organise and manage the inventory of all purchased goods (equipment, furniture, etc.);
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Performing other ad hoc tasks as required by management.
There is a competitive benefits package, subject to certain conditions, including personal leave days and public holidays, health insurances and a retirement savings plan.
The delegation will conclude a two-year fixed-term employment contract with the successful candidate. The expected start date will be 01/01/2027.
Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered)
- 2 years of relevant professional experience (accounting, audit, finance, etc.) if holding a post-secondary degree OR 5 years of relevant professional experience (accounting, audit, finance, etc.) if holding a secondary degree
- Post-secondary degree (ISCED level 4) OR Secondary degree (ISCED level 3)
- Good command of English or French (min. CEFR B1 level)
- Right to residence and work in the country
- Medical fitness to carry out the required duties
- Certificate of good conduct
Assets/selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant)
- Experience working in a diplomatic mission, a development agency or in an international organisation
- Experience working with the European Union tools, policies and procedures
- Post-secondary degree in accounting, finance, business administration or similar (ISCED level 4)
- Short-cycle tertiary degree in accounting, finance, business administration or similar (ISCED level 4)
- Language certification in English or French (min. CEFR B1 level)
- Knowledge of other languages (depending on country requirements)
- Language certification in other languages (depending on country requirements)
How to apply
The applicant must apply by sending
- a cover letter, signed
- a Curriculum Vitæ (to include, at the minimum, exact job titles, employers’ names and detailed tasks descriptions) using one of the Europass templates available at:
all documents to the following email address:
And mention in the email’ subject:
“Ref: 523803 – JOB TITLE: Accounts Clerk” no later than 18:00 on 31 October 2026, Damascus time.
Caution: The applicant must verify that he/she fulfils all the conditions. For easy verification, the applicant must mark all the requirements stated above ( Minimum requirements / eligibility criteria (necessary for the application to be considered) and Assets/selection criteria (basis for awarding points to select the best applicant) )relating to each document or application condition. The absence of one of these conditions or documents is a reason for the rejection of the application.
The process
After the deadline for applications, the eligible applications will be admitted to the Selection by the Committee set up for this purpose.
Depending on the number of applications received, successive phases of Selection may include shortlisting of candidates-based assessment of the information provided in the cover letter, CV, practical testing and interviews. At least the 5 best candidates will be invited to the final interview.
Only candidates admitted to each successive selection phase will be contacted individually. The same means of publication used for this job advertisement will be used to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed whether a candidate has been recruited.
The Delegation will not supply additional information or discuss the selection procedure. During the selection process, please do not contact the members of the Selection Committee, but address your questions and comments to the Delegation’s Administration.
The successful candidate will be subject to a medical check and a background check.
Candidates who wish to lodge a complaint regarding the recruitment process may submit a written communication to the functional mailbox to which they sent the initial application. Upon receipt, the Delegation will review the matter and, where appropriate, consult Headquarters before providing a response.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
The European Union is committed to an equal opportunities policy for all its employees and applicants for employment. As an employer, the EU is committed to promoting gender equality, preventing discrimination on any grounds and ensuring a zero-tolerance approach to any form of harassment. It actively welcomes applications from all qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds. We aim at a service which is truly representative of society, where each staff member feels respected, is able to give their best and can develop their full potential.
If pre-selected, candidates with disabilities are invited to contact the Delegation at Delegation-Syria-HoA@eeas.europa.eu in order to accommodate any special needs and provide assistance to ensure equality of opportunities with other candidates.
If a candidate with a disability is selected and recruited, the EEAS is committed to appropriate measures in order to accommodate his or her special needs to the working place or working conditions in accordance with Art 4 of the Decision ADMIN(2025)13 of the Director-General for Resource Management of the European External Action Service on providing reasonable accommodation for local staff with disabilities working in Union Delegations.
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