Job Opportunity in Belgium: Junior Contract Manager at EY 2020

Ernst & Young is looking for a Junior Contract Manager to work with their Belgian firm that coordinates and manages large Audit Framework Contracts on behalf of the EY network worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Project Manager you will:

1. Assist with the planning of audit assignments including coordinating the planning aspects with other EY offices involved (EU 28 + other countries outside Europe)
2. Check the mailbox on a daily basis and treat the emails concerning ongoing missions
3. Deal with questions from the clients, auditees, audit teams and local offices
4. Monitor progress and deadlines
5. Follow-up on the finalization and submission of reports to the client
6. Prepare and attend weekly status meetings
7. Support in the preparation of offers/proposals/public tenders (i.e. reviewing of CVs, the administrative documents, support in the drafting of the offer, etc.)
8. Prepare the budgets for the audit missions
9. Review the job’s financials on a quarterly basis (budget vs actuals)
10. Prepare the invoices on a regular basis and follow up on payment:
    • Collect relevant documents from the respective actors
    • Compile the information and draft the billing details according to the contract rules
    • Provide the inter-office billing information when applicable
    • Submit the invoices to the Client
    • Keep the overview and follow-up tools up to date
    • Keep a proper filing for each mission (contracts, reports, invoices)

Qualifications:

1. Fluent knowledge of Dutch and English is of great importance. Given the international and multinational environment knowledge of any other EU official language would be considered an asset
2. You have (preferably) 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in contract management; recent graduates are also welcome to apply
3. You are flexible, dynamic, stress resistant, and able to work under pressure, juggling different tasks at the same time whilst respecting (daily) deadlines
4. You are efficient, rigorous and pay close attention to detail
5. You have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
6. You are proactive and are able to anticipate, a problem solver who can propose and implement solutions
7. You have a critical mindset and are able to detect and anticipate potential risks/issues
8. You are a fast learner with a strong capacity to work independently, as well as in a team
9. You like figures and are able to juggle them easily
10. You have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools especially Word and Excel
11. You have a strong interest in the EU context
12. You have an international and curious mindset and an interest in the field of Development Aid, R&D and the EU funding environment 

Ernst & Young offers:

1. You will join a young, international, dynamic team, genuinely passionate about its work, within a leading global professional services firm
2. Extensive training, both on technical matters, as well as on soft skills and project management
3. An attractive remuneration package (competitive salary, net allowances and extensive fringe benefits: smart phone, health insurance, pension plan, etc).
4. Support to build a successful career without sacrificing your personal priorities

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