What we offer
Your daily tasks will include:
- Supporting our team by handling financial transactions, contracts, and basic accounting tasks, using easy-to-use EC tools (such as SUMMA, Excel, and Outlook).
- Managing invoices, payments, and budgets, making sure numbers are correct and deadlines are met.
- Helping with calls for tenders, contacts with suppliers, and keeping track of inventory.
- Supporting the daily organisation of our office, acting as a reliable contact point for suppliers, and helping with outreach activities.
- Taking part in local administrative projects, audits, and environmental actions.
You will join a small and friendly team that works to simplify administration and support the Representation’s mission.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a practical, organised financial agent who enjoys working with both numbers and people.
The ideal candidate:
- Has good knowledge of finance, administration, and accounting.
- Has at least 3 years of relevant experience in financial, administrative, or project support work.
- Is confident using IT tools such as Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams.
Has very good knowledge of English, and preferably also good knowledge of Dutch. - Works well in a team, is reliable, accurate, and ready to take initiative.
Experience with European Commission tools or financial procedures is an advantage, but not required. Training will be provided.
Qualifications
You should have:
- a higher education diploma, or
- a secondary education diploma that gives access to higher education, plus at least three years of relevant professional experience.
Only qualifications issued or recognised as equivalent by the authorities of an EU Member State (for example, by a Ministry of Education) are accepted.
Languages
- You must have an excellent knowledge (minimum level C1) of one of the 24 official EU languages.
- You must also have a good knowledge (minimum level B2) of a second official EU language, as needed for the role.
Read on for more about the vacancy.
Who we are
DG Communication (DG COMM) works to bring the European Union closer to citizens and to share the EU’s priorities across all Member States.
Our Representation in The Netherlands works with local partners, supports visits from Brussels, and informs national authorities, media, and citizens about EU news and opportunities.
The financial agent plays an important role in making sure our office runs well every day. From managing budgets to keeping contracts and payments in order, you will help us serve citizens, support outreach, and keep our finances in good shape.
More information about salary and other working conditions can be found on the following page: Working conditions and benefits of EU Careers
How to apply
To apply, you need to follow two steps:
- Register in the EPSO database
If you are not yet registered in the open EPSO database, you can sign up via the following link: CAST Permanent.
Choose the profile under “selection procedures for contract agent” that best matches your education and experience. - Send your documents
Prepare one PDF file including the following documents:
- Your CV
- The completed application form
Send this PDF before the deadline to: comm-nl-recruitments
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (comm-nl-recruitments[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu)
Please mention in the subject line of your email: Call for interest reference 162247-2.
De Nederlandse vertaling van bovenstaande vacature.