Financial Officer
We are looking for a Financial Officer.
We are a dynamic international training institute that aims to strengthen local democracy worldwide by organising training and knowledge exchange activities, both in The Netherlands and abroad. We support inclusive and participatory local governance processes in a wide variety of themes such as economic development, water management and peace building. Our participants work for national and local governments and civil society organisations, as well as for development partners such as UNDP, GIZ and international NGOs.
With your financial insight, attention to detail, and proactive, eager-to-learn attitude, you will manage the purchasing and sales process smoothly.
Most of your tasks involve managing the purchasing and sales process. You will check incoming and outgoing invoices and handle them. The job includes the following tasks:
• Processing and checking the financial administration, including purchase invoices, expense claims, and credit card transactions.
• Creating and financially processing sales invoices.
• Proactively approaching programme managers to get approval and payment for outstanding invoices.
• Checking recorded hours and preparing productivity overviews.
• Assisting with payments and credit card payments.
• Entering project budgets and checking project reports.
In this role, you will work closely with the financial controller, but you will handle your tasks independently and proactively. You have a good command of Dutch and preferably English to communicate clearly with colleagues, clients, and suppliers. You enjoy bookkeeping and are eager to learn. You preferably have a few years of relevant work experience in financial support for (international) projects.
Additionally, the following points are important to perform your role as a financial officer successfully:
• Minimum MBO level 4 (vocational level) in accounting or economics, preferably HBO working and thinking level.
• At least two years of work experience with ERP systems, preferably Exact Globe and Exact Synergy.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and Exact Globe Next.
• Affinity with numbers, financial insight.
• Accurate and detail-oriented.
• Flexibility, integrity, and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under stress and meet deadlines.
Your work will significantly contribute to the social mission of our organisation, which is to enhance the capacity of governments and social organisations in developing countries. You will be part of a young and international team of motivated colleagues.
We also offer:
• A dynamic, international work environment and a team of highly motivated colleagues.
Salary between € 3,346.- and € 4,650.-, depending on experience.
End of year allowance of 4.6%.
23 vacation days and 15 days ‘adv’-holidays (flexible).
A holiday allowance of 8%.
Pension with ABP.
Beautiful offices in the bustling heart of The Hague.
Possibility to work from home.
A monthly allowance of € 50,- for working from home.
Possibility to receive compensation for (ergonomic) home office equipment.
In order to be considered as a candidate for this role you need to be a resident of the European Union or have a valid permit to work in The Netherlands.
The deadline for application is the 28th July
First round interviews: 12th - 16th August
Online written assignment 18th- 25th August
Second round interviews: 26th - 29th August
The Hague Academy offers equal opportunities. All candidates will be treated equally during recruitment and selection procedures and no distinction will be made based on race, religion, belief, political affiliation, nationality, sexual orientation, sex, and marital status.
Screening for integrity is part of the application process of The Hague Academy. The Hague Academy considers it essential to ensure the reliability, professionalism and integrity
of its organisation and its employees.
The Hague Academy for Local Governance is a non-profit training institute that specialises in practice-oriented training courses and study visits in the field of local governance and local development worldwide.