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April 2008

EHFA is looking for :
ACCOUNTS / ADMINISTRATION COORDINATOR

Background:
EHFA stands for European Health & Fitness Association ( www.ehfa.eu )
It is the pan-European representative body for the entire fitness industry, all stakeholders included: single clubs, chains, private, public, suppliers, training - organisations, certification institutions, investors, etc. EHFA was founded in 2001 as a not for profit organization and was operated out of the UK until now. In 2007 a new President was appointed and the board decided to establish an office in Brussels, create the new function of Executive Director as well as appoint a Head of Brussels office. This was all accomplished in late 2007. Development s have been extremely positive, and in view of the rapid expansion there is a need for a finance person in our Brussels office in the MAI building, 40 Rue Washington, 1050 Brussels (close to Avenue Louise) where this function will be based.

The Task:
An independently operating person is needed to set up and maintain the bookkeeping and administrative/controlling function – together with the Head of Brussels office and the Executive Director – this function will the administrative “spider in the web”, do the bookkeeping, look after the invoicing and credit control, master the database, perform quarterly financial reporting, manage cash flow, do budgeting and financial project management and analysis.
He or she will work regularly with an outside accountant and auditor.

The function should be filled by May 1, 2008, the latest.

The ideal candidate:
· Has at least 5 years working experience in finance, preferably with a Brussels based international association, dealing with the financial aspects of EU grants and contracts
· Is a self starter and does not mind to work in a small team
· Has good language skills in English, French and possibly Dutch (NB. all communication in the association is in English
· Is computer / IT savvy; is good with Excel and Financial software
· Is analytical
· Is available for at least 2 days/16 hours per week (flexible)

What EHFA offers:
An independent job, in a dynamic, growing European health & fitness industry association.
Remuneration in line with the required profile and importance of the position.
Contract on consultancy basis.

To apply please send a CV and cover letter in English using the subject line "Application for EHFA Finance coordinator" to: thesecretariat@ehfa.eu