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The European Union Partnership Mission in the Republic of Moldova (EUPM Moldova) is part of the Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP), which enables the Union to take a leading role in peacekeeping operations, conflict prevention, and in strengthening international security. It is an integrated part of the EU's comprehensive approach towards crisis management, drawing on civilian experts from the police force, crisis management systems, and other related areas.

Position Title

Finance Officer*

Position Code

MDAL 08

Department/Unit

Mission Support Department / Finance Unit

Location

Chișinău

Post Group

(Local Staff) II

*Temporary replacement for a permanent staff member

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Finance Officer will be required, in accordance with the EUPM Mandate, Code of Conduct, and the General Service Conditions for locally recruited staff members, to perform the following tasks:

• Examine submitted transactions and conduct checks before processing payments;
• Review the accuracy and eligibility of supporting documentation related to duty travel claims and process them in the HERMES online Travel Management System on behalf of the Finance Section;
• Verify, register, and give the initial approval to the commitments of expenditure;
• Process payments in accordance with the EU Financial Regulations and Mission Standard Operating Procedures;
• Perform the accounting entries of the transactions on a daily basis;
• Be responsible for the preparation of cash and bank reconciliation on a monthly basis;
• Safekeep financial supporting documents and archive documents (both physical and electronic) to allow fast and easy access to information;
• Issue debit notes to suppliers;
• As directed, establish and maintain working contact with local banks;
• Perform the VAT recovery-related tasks and correspondence;
• Prepare finance-related documents for departing mission members;
• Translate finance-related documents from local languages to English and vice versa;
• Handle all information with utmost confidentiality and discretion;
• Perform any other tasks as requested by the Line Managers.

Qualifications and Experience

Eligibility Criteria:

• Enjoy full civil rights and not have a criminal record;
• Be in possession of Moldovan citizenship and/or a (still) valid residence and work permits according to Moldovan laws;
• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Have fulfilled any obligations imposed on him/her by the laws concerning military service;
• After obtaining the secondary education diploma, have at least two (2) years of relevant and proven full-time professional experience in accounting or finance-related areas in the private and/or public sector.

Essential Criteria:

• Be physically fit to perform the duties relating to the post;
• Fluency in English and Romanian, both oral and written;
• Very good knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite products;
• Good experience of using data for preparing reports;
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills;
• Very good analytical skills, with a service- and project-oriented approach.

Additional Advantageous Assets:

• Fluent Russian skills;
• Professional experience in an EU and/or International environment;
• Experience of working in an intercultural environment, with respect for diversity;
• Knowledge of and experience with Moldovan tax and labour laws (including VAT);
• Professional experience in specialized financial software applications.

Personality Assets:

• Have a strong sense of responsibility and autonomy;
• Ability to build productive and cooperative working relationships with other staff members;
• Ability to work methodically, accurately, and with attention to detail as well as to tight deadlines;
• Ability to focus on priorities;
• Ability to deliver work on time and to agreed standards, even under pressure;
• Used to working on a multitude of activities at the same time and with limited supervision;
• Ability to work independently and harmoniously with colleagues and as part of a team, with respect for diversity;
• Punctuality, commitment to quality, ability to perform under stress, attention to detail, solid work ethics, and willingness to work flexible hours while dealing helpfully and courteously with all contacts.

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Only applications provided on the official EUPM Moldova application form will be accepted (please download it from the website above).

Application submission deadline: March 23^rd, 2026, 17:00 Chisinau time.

EUPM Moldova retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade, or to offer an appointment with a modified job description.