Finance & Accounting Section Head (Headquarters Support)

The Finance & Accounting Section Head manages the HQ Support Section responsible for processing and recording all financial transactions related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Travel, Payroll, Fixed Assets and Inventory for NATO Headquarters Joint Force Command Naples. The role involves overseeing finance and accounting operations, ensuring compliance with NATO financial regulations, and coordinating with various NATO entities and national bodies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct operations related to the Finance and Accounting HQ Support Section managing financial transactions relating to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Travel, Payroll, Fixed Assets and Inventory
• Participate in the establishment of the HQ finance and accounting policy
• Coordinate and direct routine finance and accounting matters with other HQ divisions and offices, ACO Corporate Accounting and Control Branch, other NATO bodies and national entities
• Ensure requested commitments are within appropriation and contract authorities
• Authorize expenditures and payments of invoices including pre-payments
• Control and validate HQ monthly payrolls and coordinate reconciliation of payroll related suspense accounts
• Maintain and reconcile financial accounts including