Internal Accountant

Location: Brussels, Belgium / Partially Remote

Starting: November 2026

Contract type: Eight months – extension possible

Salary: Approx. 6030,00 € gross/month + benefits

Deadline: 30 September 2026 at midnight Brussels time

Rigour meets purpose.

At the European Endowment for Democracy (EED), we support independent voices working for democratic change — from investigative journalists to civic movements and human rights defenders. Behind every grant we make is a process of precision, care and accountability. That’s where you come in.

We’re looking for an Internal Accountant to join our Brussels-based team to cover maternity leave. It is for eight months with extension possible. This opportunity offers a broad exposure through undertaking a wide range of accounting, financial, operational, compliance and audits.

Here at EED, we are also in an exciting period as we are in the early stages of developing and preparing for the transition to a new accounting software. The position holder will be an important member of the project team.

If you thrive on detail, enjoy making systems work better, and want your skills to support meaningful work in some of the world’s most complex environments, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll report to the Head of Finance and work closely with other members of the finance team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Checks data entry of accounting transactions in the custom-made accounting software and ensuring the transactions are also in the project ledger.

• Posts journal entries including for payroll, accrued expenses, revenue and grant closures.

• Performs accounting reconciliations periodically including monthly bank reconciliations.

• Plays a key role in the closure of the annual accounts and statutory audit.

• Preparation of the quarterly VAT (TVA) returns.

• Manages the EED Peppol account and acts as a liaison for suppliers to reconcile any billing discrepancies and prepares and maintains accounting documents and records, including updating the aged debtors. (balance âgée)

• Ensures that allocating records are accurate and timely for local administration and audits

• Provides input into development of EED accounting processes and the implementation of a new accounting software.

• Complies with general office policies, procedures and all legal requirements.

• Performs other relevant tasks as and when requested by the Head of Finance

• Maintains confidentiality.

What You Bring