Senior Accountant

Does contributing to the smooth operations of a leading EU Agency appeal to you? Then this could be your next opportunity! About the Agency Our client, eu-LISA, is the European Union Agency responsible for operating large-scale IT systems that help keep Europe safe and support cooperation in areas like security, migration, and justice. Civitta provides temporary workers to eu-LISA. We are looking for  Chief/Senior Accountant supporting the Accounting Office within the Corporate Services Department. The position is based in Tallinn, Estonia. It is primarily an on-site role with the possibility of hybrid working, in line with eu-LISA's policies. About the Job In this role, you will actively contribute to the Agency’s financial management and accounting processes, including the transition to a new corporate financial system. You will work closely with internal stakeholders and auditors to ensure adherence to EU financial and accounting standards and facilitate continuous improvements in reporting and automation. What will you do:

Participate in the transition from ABAC to SUMMA (SAP S/4HANA) as a member of the finance team

Support payments, revenue collection, and the recovery of receivablesPerform financial reconciliations and control checks to ensure accounting accuracy

Participate in asset management and year-end financial closing processes, collaborating with internal stakeholders

Contribute to the preparation of annual accounts in accordance with eu-LISA’s Financial Rules

Collect and validate financial information from Authorising Officers for reporting purposes

Ensure compliance with accounting rules and accrual-based principles

Monitor IPSAS and EU accounting rules and support their application

Participate in the validation of systems providing accounting data

Take part in internal and external audits and follow up on audit recommendations

Contribute to the development of workflows, guidelines, and reporting processes

Enhance accounting and financial reporting through automation (e.g. Power BI)

Perform other related financial duties as required

What is required of your profile:

A university degree (minimum 3 years) awarded by an EU Member State, or recognized as equivalent

Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a senior accounting role, preferably as a Chief Accountant

Strong knowledge of accrual-based accounting and EU Financial Regulations

Good command of written and spoken English (minimum B2)

Knowledge of SAP; knowledge of ABAC is an advantage

Advanced level of Excel and experience with Power BI

Ability to work independently in a multicultural environment and deliver results under tight deadlines.

What eu-LISA offers

WE OFFER an opportunity to work in a prestigious EU Agency within a multicultural environment, with a gross monthly salary of EUR 4,030.

Become part of a multicultural work environment and apply by 19 February 2026.

For more information, click the Apply button or contact us at [email protected].