Overview

In this role you lead the Finance and Accounting HQ Support Section to manage and record financial transactions across Accounts Payable/Receivable, Travel, Payroll, Fixed Assets and Inventory. You contribute to policy development and coordinate with HQ divisions and NATO counterparts to ensure compliance and timely reporting. You will oversee approvals, payroll reconciliation, and year-end processes while supporting internal and external audits. This position offers impact through safeguarding funds and enabling robust financial controls for NATO operations.

Responsabilità

- Oversee and direct Finance and Accounting HQ Support Section operations, focusing on AP, AR, Travel, Payroll, Fixed Assets and Inventory
- Contribute to establishment of HQ finance and accounting policy
- Coordinate finance matters with HQ divisions, ACO Corporate Accounting and Control, and NATO entities
- Ensure commitments stay within appropriation and contract authorities, and authorize expenditures
- Authorize payment of invoices including pre-payments and validate payroll and suspense accounts
- Maintain and reconcile financial accounts, bank/cash, suspense and accruals
- Prepare consolidated commitment-reports for all funding sources




- Coordinate reconciliation of open items with ACO and other NATO entities
- Prepare responses to inquiries and support audits
- Manage reimbursable activities and ensure compliance with regulations
- Monitor HQ receivables and issue dunning letters
- Oversee travel invoices/claims in line with NATO regulations
- Participate in end-of-year procedures and assist in consolidated financial statements
- Support audit processes and process adjustment journals as needed
- Engage in project or working group assignments as directed

Requisiti fondamentali

- University degree in accounting, finance, management, business administration, public administration or related discipline plus 2 years relevant experience, or higher secondary education with advanced professional qualification and 4 years post-related experience
- Experience with ERP systems (Oracle EBS or SAP)
- Advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- English language proficiency (SLP 3333)

- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Teamwork and relationship-building
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- ERP systems (Oracle EBS, SAP)
- Advanced MS Excel
- Knowledge of NATO financial regulations and procedures

📌 Finance & Accounting Section Head (Headquarters Support) (Napoli)
🏢 NATO - OTAN
📍 Napoli