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 ****)
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) (Salerno)
🏢 NATO - OTAN
📍 Salerno