Finance Officer

Established in 2005 under the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), EUBAM Rafah is a non-executive mission that provides a neutral, third-party presence at the Rafah Crossing Point, the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. The mission monitors border operations, supports coordination among all parties, and assists the Palestinian Authority in managing the crossing effectively, contributing to stability and trust in the region.

Position Title and Reference:                      Finance Officer, MSDL 04

Organizational Unit:                                      EUBAM-RAFAH, Mission Support Department (MSD)

Employment regime:                                    Locally Contracted Staff hired under Israeli                                                                           Local Labor Law

Duty Station:                                                  Ramat Gan-Tel Aviv

Interested candidates must submit a completed application form, together with a CV and cover letter, by close of business on 24 August 2026 to:  recruitment@eubam-rafah.eu.  

Please indicate the position reference number in the subject line of the email.

Application Process:

To be considered, candidates must:

• use and duly complete the official EUBAM RAFAH application form below. Applications submitted without the completed application form will not be considered.

  Application Form - EUBAM-Rafah.doc
• submit their application by email to: recruitment@eubam-rafah.eu 
• include in the subject line the position reference number followed by the candidate's name in capital letters (e.g.  MSDL04_FIRST NAME_LAST NAME).

Applications that do not fulfil the above requirements, are incomplete, or are received after the closing date will not be considered.

Applicants are strongly advised not to wait until the last day to submit their applications, as heavy internet traffic or an internet connection failure may result in difficulties with submission. EUBAM RAFAH cannot be held responsible for any delays caused by such difficulties.

Furthermore, please note that:

• if, at any stage of the selection process, it is established that any information provided by a candidate is incorrect, incomplete, or misleading, the candidate concerned will be disqualified;
• due to high number of applications usually received, only candidates shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process will be contacted. 
• selected candidates will be employed subject to the submission of a medical fitness-for-work certificate and a criminal record clearance certificate.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE APPLICANTS

Applicants are reminded that the work of the Selection Committee is strictly confidential. Therefore, applicants must not contact, either directly or indirectly, any member of the Selection Committee, nor request that any other person do so on their behalf.

Job Description: 

 Main Tasks and Responsibilities: 

• To do budgetary planning/forecasting and monitoring compliance with EU Financial Regulations and internal SOPs;
• To prepare and follow up on payments with vendors; 
• To process the invoices and other documentation related to projects funded from the Mission budget (Quick Impact Projects); 
• To prepare the monthly entitlements and payments of the international and local staff (salaries, per diems, hardship, removal allowance etc.) taking into account private use of the Mission assets; 
• To book the expenses in the accounting software on a monthly basis; 
• To follow up on statements of different EUBAM RAFAH bank accounts and informing the  Head of Administration and Finance Office about the deviations noticed; to prepare the bank reconciliation; 
• To act as an accounting officer for the implementation of the EU funds allocated to the relevant CFSP financing agreement between EUBAM RAFAH and the European Commission; 
• To prepare VAT requests according to Palestinian and Israeli VAT departments’ requirements; 
• To manage petty cash procedures, chequebooks and to act as a financial guarantees custodian; 
• To prepare files and the necessary reports for the Audit verifications; 
• To liaise with the EU Delegation for Financial issues; 
• To ensure the interface with Israeli/Arabic speaking partners (vendors, banks, officials) and the translation of the finance-related documents; 
• To create a backup of the financial files and to create and update the financial templates; 
• To draft financial reports;
• To perform administrative duties related to maintaining electronic and hard-copy filing and registry systems of financial documentation in the office; 
• To continuously develop skills relevant to the above specified duties; 
• To respect others and to value diversity;

• To perform other duties as required by the Head of Administration and Finance. 

   

 Qualifications and Experience: 

• Education: Successful completion of a full course of university studies attested by a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, Audit or other relevant field. An equivalent relevant professional experience of 6 years after successful completion of secondary education in lieu of the required university degree may be considered; 

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in finance after having fulfilled education requirements; 

• Languages: Excellent level of written and spoken English, Hebrew and Arabic.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent Computer skills are required: MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Microsoft Power Point, Outlook) and accounting software; knowledge of SAGE would be an advantage; 

• Ability to prioritize and manage a high workload; 

• Good organizational, analytical, research and problem-solving skills; 

• Ability to take initiative and careful attention to details; 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations as a member of a team; 

Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• Previous experience in an international environment would be an advantage; 

• Knowledge of current technologies used for Finance/Accounting like an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System is an asset.

IMPORTANT: Work performance is expected to be physically in the office in Ramat Gan, Monday through Friday.  Candidates for this position must be able to travel to and from office premises on a daily basis.