Odyssea
Odyssea
Odyssea is a nonprofit organization working at the intersection of education, employability, and social impact. It helps people from vulnerable backgrounds, including refugees and marginalized communities, build practical skills and access career opportunities through training, employment services, entrepreneurship support, and targeted relief projects. Its Academy offers courses such as carpentry, shipbuilding, caregiver training, and digital manufacturing with CNC technology, while its talent platform connects participants with job opportunities. Odyssea also develops community-focused initiatives, including projects for refugee women and hackathons centered on the blue and circular economy. Based in Athens, the organization supports integration and career pathways through national and international projects.

Accounting Assistant at Odyssea (Hybrid, Greece)

Support Odyssea’s nonprofit finance operations through accounting, procurement, contract administration, compliance, and financial monitoring. Assist the CFO with audits, reporting, planning, and relationships with external financial stakeholders.

Description

  • Support accounting and financial monitoring activities to help produce accurate, timely financial statements
  • Prepare Memorandums of Understanding with partners and stakeholders
  • Apply financial regulations, accounting standards, and organizational policies
  • Enter purchase, sales, and expense records into the accounting system
  • Prepare invoices and submit required information through the AADE myDATA platform
  • Review customer and supplier accounts, including outstanding balances
  • Complete bank and cash reconciliations
  • Compile information for periodic VAT filings and other tax obligations
  • Maintain orderly physical and electronic accounting records
  • Coordinate with clients, suppliers, and banks on payments and collections
  • Contribute to month-end and year-end closing activities
  • Manage submissions and administrative tasks involving public authorities and platforms such as Taxisnet and GEMI
  • Prepare, process, and oversee contracts for trainers, instructors, suppliers, clients, and other external partners
  • Monitor contract conditions, deadlines, and associated payments
  • Help the CFO prepare materials for financial audits
  • Join financial planning discussions and contribute to the development of financial strategy
  • Help the CFO maintain relationships with auditors, banks, and other financial institutions
  • Assist with internal HR and accounting activities
  • Train and support staff in applying financial policies and procedures

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related discipline
  • At least two consecutive years of experience in financial management, accounting, or a comparable role
  • Experience with accounting platforms such as Pylon Epsilon is an advantage
  • Solid knowledge of financial principles and accounting practices
  • Proficiency with financial systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent written and spoken Greek and English communication skills
  • Capacity to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced setting
  • Prior knowledge of Greek labor-law regulations
  • Understanding of nonprofit-sector operations
  • Experience with procurement and contract administration
  • Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance obligations
  • Finance or accounting certifications such as CPA or CMA are advantageous
  • Experience preparing grant financial reports
  • Proficiency in English

Benefits

  • Hybrid arrangement with one remote-work day each week
  • Three additional holiday days beyond the paid leave provided under Greek law
  • Two additional days off for Good Friday and Pentecost
  • Three paid personal learning days each year
  • €100 annual contribution toward personal learning
  • Two paid volunteer days each year for service with another organization
  • Private health insurance
  • Structured onboarding and continuing professional training

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