EU Financial Project Officer

🌍 We're Hiring: EU Financial Project Officer

Odyssea’s mission is to ensure that people have equal opportunities by harnessing the power of knowledge for employment and personal development. Our vision is to build a world where all young people thrive by realising their full potential.

At Odyssea, we place people at the heart of the programs and services we develop, with the aim to meet their needs and helping them gain the skills and confidence to become productive members of society. If you really want to make an impact on people’s lives, this is a great position for you!

 Location: Athens, Greece (Hybrid)
 Job Type: Full-time

Position Overview:

As an EU Financial Project Officer with Odyssea, you will  oversee the financial planning, monitoring, and reporting of EU-funded projects. This role ensures compliance with EU regulations, manages financial risks, and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to achieve project objectives efficiently.

Responsibilities:

Develop and manage project budgets in line with EU grant requirements.

Monitor financial performance of ongoing EU-funded projects, ensuring compliance with EU rules and internal financial procedures.

Prepare financial reports and documentation for submission to the European Commission and other stakeholders. 

Coordinate with project partners and internal departments to gather financial data and support accurate financial reporting.

Ensure timely invoicing, expense tracking, and reconciliation of accounts related to EU projects.

Support audits and evaluations, providing necessary financial documentation and explanations.

Assist in project proposal development with financial input, including budget design and financial risk assessment.

Liaise with funding bodies, auditors, and consortium partners on financial matters.

Contribute to long-term financial planning and forecasting for EU projects to ensure sustainability and strategic resource allocation.

Oversee the collection, validation, and compliance of staff timesheets in accordance with EU funding guidelines.

Periodic duties:

Prepare financial reports donors of foundations and CSR of ongoing programs, including supplementary contributions from the CFO.

Support financial operations when necessary.

Train project staff on financial regulations, procedures, and compliance issues.

Ensure adherence to EU financial regulations and agreements.

What You'll Need:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Proven experience in financial management of EU funded projects for at least 2 years

Proficiency in Microsoft excel, G-suite

Strong knowledge of different EU funding programs

Fluent in both written and verbal English

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage, prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments without compromising quality or service

Ability to work collaboratively in an international environment

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

Great plus:

Experience working in NGOs, research institutions, or consultancy firms.

Familiarity with cost eligibility rules and timesheet management in EU grants.

What we offer to make your work-life awesome! 🌟:

🏖️ 3 extra holiday days than your PTO (your paid time off as stipulated by Greek law)

📚3 personal learning days per annum with a 100€ company contribution

🤝 2 volunteer days off per annum to be used at another organization

🌐✈️ Hybrid work model: One remote day per week

💪 Private health insurance

Recruitment process:

1st Interview: with the CFO/HR Manager & HR Generalist

2nd Interview: with the CEO & CFO/HR Manager