Who we are:For more than 70 years, NATO’s mission has been to preserve peace and security in the Alliance for nearly one billion citizens. The NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCI Agency) and its predecessors have worked tirelessly in providing the means that enable the connectedness and togetherness that keep our Alliance strong. We are the NCI Agency, a team of 3000 civilian and military staff in 29 locations throughout Europe, North America and Asia.Our technology and cyber experts allow NATO to conduct critical operations, protect NATO’s airspace, make data-driven decisions, defend against cyber-attacks, secure NATO networks and maintain superiority in space. This is all possible because of our greatest force, our people. In order to keep this edge we aim to hire, train and retain the very best staff.Our staff members represent both the diversity and unity of our Alliance. When you join the NCI Agency, you will be part of an organization where you can contribute authentically to the mission and purpose of NATO and help us keep our technological edge.About the job:Based in Brussels the Senior Advisor for Internal Controls will join the Internal Control Officer in building, reinforcing, implementing and testing internal financial controls across the NCI Agency.This new position is responsible for conducting thorough reviews and testing of financial controls, operating procedures, and compliance within the Finance department, ensuring accuracy, effectiveness, and adherence to policies. The Senior Advisor will be proactively supporting internal controls, audits processes, whilst documenting findings to provide actionable insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.A key responsibility of this new post will be to support the development and maintenance of the Internal Control Framework of the NCI Agency, as well as preparing and executing impact analyses and ad-hoc reviews. The role demands active involvement in business process improvements, leveraging new technologies and automation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.The Senior Advisor also plays an important role in stakeholder relationship management, addressing issues, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders. Financial risk management is another significant aspect, involving the assessment and analysis of financial risks.Additionally, the advisor is tasked with documenting and documenting financial processes, risks and controls and maintaining knowledge of International Public Sector Financial Frameworks, particularly IPSAS and its application within NATO. This role requires a strategic approach to managing financial processes and controls, with a focus on continuous improvement and organizational excellence.For the full and detailed list of duties, where the internal title of this post is Chief Assistant (Internal Control)About you:You possess the ability to work independently, with attention to quality and engage with multidisciplinary stakeholders with tact, sound judgment, and adaptability. Additionally, your strong personal drive, motivational skills, and attentive listening contribute to your capabilities which include:· At least 3 years’ experience in internal control or financial audit testing in the private or public sector· Strong knowledge of internationally-recognised internal control frameworks, risk management methods and protocols, or auditing· Experience in roles requiring analytical skills, strong communication skills and the capacity to analyse complex situations· Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS)· Ideally experience with Teammate Control + or similar application· Ideally experience with Oracle R12 or similar application· Ideally accredited with a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)What we offer:· Genuinely meaningful work as part of the most successful alliance in history· 3 year contract with competitive tax-free monthly salary of 5,594 EUR and household and children’s allowances· Privileges for expatriate staff including expatriation and education allowances (where appropriate) and additional home leave· Excellent private health insurance scheme· Generous annual leave of 30 days plus official holidays· NATO Pension Scheme· Development programs such as professional training, wellbeing, and moreTo learn more about NCI Agency and our work, please visit our .The NCI Agency prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment of mutual respect and value uniqueness and differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnic or cultural origin, age, religion, sexual orientation and physical or neurocognitive ability.can be found via the NCI Agency career site.#LI-TB1
