The Principal Directorate Administration of the Reserve Funds contributes to the long-term financial stability of the European Patent Organisation by assuming responsibility for the investment activities related to the Reserve Funds for Pensions and Social Security (RFPSS). In view of the size of the Reserve Funds, currently valued at nearly EUR 15bn, the results achieved by the management of the investments of the RFPSS are of vital importance for the financial health of the Organisation.

The assets of the RFPSS are invested in a broad range of liquid asset classes with a focus on equities and fixed income. They are managed internally, both by means of direct investments and by using third-party vehicles such as investment funds. The Fund Administrator, appointed by the Administrative Council, oversees the Reserve Funds and their organisational units, proposing the Investment Beliefs, Investment Guidelines, Investment Strategy, Strategic Asset Allocation and other implementing rules to the Supervisory Board.

The Principal Directorate, based in Munich, consists of four units: Portfolio Management; Investment Analytics and Risk and Process Management; Accounting and Internal Control; and Administration and Operations.

The Principal Directorate is now looking for an experienced, talented and enthusiastic investment professional to join its Accounting and Internal Control team as a Senior Fund Accountant.

With us you will:

• Conduct daily monitoring to ensure the proper recording of transactions and corporate action events in accounting and review journal entries
• Calculate the net asset value of the Funds, check the correct valuation of their assets (prices), ensure the accuracy of financial figures and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with current IFRS regulations for the EPO's finance department
• Monitor and claim, where necessary, the receipt of income receivable to the RFPSS and tax recoverable with the help of the custodian bank · Analyse and implement complex and non-standard cases such as new financial instruments, setting up new procedures in the accounting system according to IFRS and co-ordinate with other units in Principal Directorate
• Participate in projects contributing to the overall operating efficiency of Principal Directorate with a view to optimising processes and minimising risks, documenting and reviewing internal processes and procedures, engineering suitable work solutions and generating ideas and proposals for workflow improvement
• Assist with enquiries from management and other colleagues, liaising with other EPO units; supporting requests from internal and external audit staff, supervising the work of external service providers
• Monitor the application of regulations (relevant EU and specific RFPSS regulations), ensuring the uniform and effective application of accounting principles
• Deputise for the Funds’ Accounting and Compliance Officer as required

Apply if you have: 

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in accounting standards (IFRS) and principles
• Proven ability and experience in the use of specialised fund accounting tools
• Practical experience in calculating the NAV (net asset value) of funds
• Extensive experience in and proven ability to produce accurate financial reports as a basis for further financial analyses
• Aptitude for carrying out detailed financial analyses and conveying their results to stakeholders effectively and clearly both in writing and orally
• Ability to provide timely and relevant advice on the potential impact of changes in financial policies and standards, particularly with regard to their effects on accounting and administration
• Ability to remain flexible and resilient in delivering on simultaneous requests for data and reports while meeting strict deadlines
• A track record of working well both autonomously and as a collaborative team member who deputises for others if required
• Practical experience in working with master fund structures would be an advantage 

Our minimum requirements for this post

• • Diploma of completed studies at bachelor's level or equivalent or – in exceptional cases – equivalent professional experience. 
  • Working knowledge of two official languages. Alternatively, working knowledge of one official language (in such cases, the willingness to learn the missing language and to reach level B2 within a set time frame would be required).
  • Citizenship of one of the member states of the European Patent Organisation

Process

Candidates are kindly asked to upload an updated CV and outline their motivation in the designated application field (character limit 4000). If so wished, the motivation letter can also be uploaded as a Word or pdf attachment under "Application document" in SuccessFactors. In this case, please indicate in the designated field "Please refer to attached motivation letter".

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications, competencies, professional experience and language knowledge, supplemented as appropriate by interviews, tests and/or a personality questionnaire.

A reserve list may be constituted, should more candidates than required at this time be considered suitable following the selection procedure. Such reserve lists are valid for 18 months and reserve list candidates may be contacted, should a vacancy with substantially the same profile arise during that period.

More information on how we recruit can be found on our EPO jobs and careers site.

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Key information

Job group: 5

Grade: G7 to G9 (net (basic) monthly salary* for this vacancy: EUR 7 076 to 8 931, depending on experience and location) 

Duration of appointment: Five years, with the possibility of extension

Career path: Technical 

Location: Office-wide 

Application deadline: 06.05.2026

Interviews planned for: 25.05.2026 - 16.06.2026

* after deduction of EPO-internal tax and before deduction of staff contributions to the social security and pension schemes.