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Accounts Assistant (ref. no. CYI_AA_23_02)

The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European Non-profit Science and Technology oriented Educational and Research Institution based in Cyprus and led by an acclaimed Board of Trustees. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its four Research Centres: The Computation-based Science and Technology Research Centre (CaSToRC), the Science and Technology in Archaeology and Culture Research Centre (STARC), the Energy Environment Water Research Centre (EEWRC) and the Climate and Atmosphere Research Centre (CARE-C). Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s culture.

The Cyprus Institute invites applications for a highly qualified and motivated individual to join the Institute as an Accounts Assistant in the Financial Services Unit. The successful candidate will be expected to perform general Accounts activities and provide assistance to the Unit with priority given to book-keeping and entries-posting according to the Institute’s internal allocation rules.

The initial period of the appointment will be for a duration of 24-months with the possibility of renewal, depending on performance and availability of funds. An internationally competitive remuneration package will be offered, which is commensurate with the level of experience of the successful candidate.

Responsibilities/activities to be involved in:

As a member of the Financial Services Unit, the selected candidate is expected to:

1. Handle various requests and forms addressed to accounts department;
2. Post entries in the accounting system;
3. Prepare Suppliers and Bank Reconciliations;
4. Assist in the preparation of financial reports;
5. Assist in the day-to-day work of the Unit;
6. Assist in the execution of payments;
7. Assist in the preparation of financial reports, financial records and monitoring the budget implementation of projects;
8. Carry out other finance and accounts related activities as needed;
9. Contribute with new ideas and experiences into the process of redesigning the department’s functions.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor Degree in Economics/ Finance or Accounting, Or Bachelor Degree in any area and at least 1 year of relevant experience
2. Excellent knowledge of the Greek and English language (verbal and written)
3. IT literate, with excellent knowledge in MS Office and particularly Excel
4. Ability to quickly familiarize in the use of new software and systems.
5. High level organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
6. Ability to multitask and manage priorities/tasks with limited supervision
7. Works well under pressure, adhering to strict reporting deadlines
8. High level of communication and interpersonal skills; ability to coordinate with other departments and adapt in a multicultural environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in using Accounting software will be considered an advantage

Application

For full consideration, interested applicants should process their application at The Cyprus Institute Exelsys Platform (https://bit.ly/3HDLRTw) based on the instructions given. Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including a short letter of interest, and a list of two (2) referees (including contact information) (all documentation should be in English and in PDF Format). For further information, please contact Stefanos Christodoulou (s.christodoulou@cyi.ac.cy). Please note that applications which do not fulfill the required qualifications and do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.

Recruitment will continue until the position is filled.

The Cyprus Institute is an Equal Opportunities Employer certified from the Cypriot Ministry of Labor and also an HRS4R accredited Institution that adheres to the European Commission’s “Charter & Code” principles for recruitment and selection.

Contact person: Stefanos Christodoulou

Reference number: CYI_AA_23_02

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