FINANCE/ACCOUNTING AND PROCUREMENT OFFICER

The Izmir Biomedicine and Genome Center (IBG, Turkey) is looking for a full-time Finance/Accounting and Procurement Officer to support financial aspects of EU FP and international projects and other activities of the Finance Unit.

Desired Qualifications:
Candidates must have:
    •    Min.Bachelor’s degree
    •    A minimum of 2 years of Finance/Accounting and Procurement experience in the context of EU Framework Programmes and other international projects,
    •    Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Turkish,
    •    Experience in operating financial/accounting management softwares,
    •    Skills including but not limited to: good team player, solution-oriented, investigative, advanced organization skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
The main tasks for this position will include:
    •    Monitoring the project budgets and preparing financial statements for projects,
    •    Contributing to the preparation and timely submission of project reports to the EU Commission
    •    Ensuring compliance with EC Financial Regulations and implementing rules on financial/accounting principles and procurement activities at national and international level,
    •    Contributing to the planning, monitoring, and implementation of the IBG’s annual budget in line with relevant regulations,
    •    Preparing purchase orders, order forms, and specific contracts for projects,
    •    Applying internal controls, support and contribute to audits related to the area of responsibility,
    •    Undertaking other finance, procurement, and budget-related tasks at IBG as required and appropriate.