GATE is a joint initiative between Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden and Chalmers Industrial Technology, Sweden. The Swedish institutions are leading organizations in strategic initiatives such as AI Sweden, AI Research Centre, AI Innovation of Sweden and the Digital Twin Cities Centre.

GATE develops research capacity and potential in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, cultivating the next generation of leading scientists by expanding the existing research network and establishing long-term agreements with leading global organizations. The Institute builds sustainable stakeholder relationships, focusing on technological collaboration between government, industry, academia and non-governmental organizations towards Artificial Intelligence and smart decision-making models.

We use artificial intelligence for a better and safer life.

For our team GATE CoE is looking for аn:

Accountant

Your responsibilities:

• Accepts, verifies the form and content of the primary accounting documents and controls the reliability of the provided primary documents. Performs control regarding the correct formatting of documents and their timely submission;
• Performs current accounting and keeps records of income, expenses and transfers in the Institute;
• Keeps the accounting documentation established for the activity in the Institute;
• Prepares payment orders for expenses from the Institute's accounts, combining them with the primary accounting documents;
• Compiles statements and references from analytical accounts, prepares turnover sheets and other balance sheet statements. Keeps the accounting registers and compiles a turnover sheet for the Institute's income, expenses and transfers;
• Prepares the payroll of the employees of the Institute, submits the necessary declarations for the insured persons in the National Institute of Social Sciences;
• Prepares reports for EA SESG, the Horizon 2020 Framework Program and other European programs, the Ministry of Education, the National Academy of Sciences, banks and other institutions related to the activity it performs.

Requirements:

• Higher education in Economics, preferably majoring in finance or accounting;
• Internship/professional experience – Acquired experience and professional experience of at least 5 years;
• Required expertise:
  • Experience in the financial reporting of projects financed with European funds;
  • Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards;
  • Excellent knowledge of legal acts related to accounting, internal financial control, tax and insurance law;
  • Experience in working with accounting software;
  • Good command of the English language;
  • Teamwork skills;
  • Problem solving skills in a dynamic environment;
  • Analytical thinking;
  • Loyalty and responsibility.

Our offer:

• Work in an innovative, multicultural environment, with opportunities for acquisition of diverse experience and professional development;
• Upon the move to the new premises of GATE – modern and appealing work environment, stirring up creativity and productivity;
• Competitive working conditions and salary commensurate with your skills and experience.

How to apply:

Please send your contact data and files with personal documents on our Application Form - Gate (gate-ai.eu) till September 1^st 2022:

• Cover/motivation letter that explains the motivating factors for considering the position (max. 1 pp),
• CV ,
• Copies of diplomas for completed education and certificates of qualification.
• Copies of documents certifying past work experience in the relevant field
• Two references letters or personal recommendations, arranged by applicants and directly submitted by the letter or provided as contact data in the cover letter
• As an attachment to your application please sign and enclose the following declaration:
  I agree to the processing of my personal data included in this application for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment.

Stages of the contest:

1. The Selection Committee reviews the documents, submitted by the candidates and selects those meeting the requirements of the job, as described in the job profile. The selected candidates will be informed by 1 September 2022.

2. Interviews will be held with the selected applicants in the period 2 – 7 September 2022.

3. All interviewed candidates will be notified in writing.

4. The successful candidate will be offered a labour contract.

Additional information on the site www.gate-ai.eu or contact us on: boyan.stefanov@gate-ai.eu

By applying for these positions, you voluntarily provide your personal data and consent to be processed for the purpose of recruitment and selection of personnel. The processing of your personal data shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Personal Data Protection Law and related legal acts in Bulgaria.