Finance Assistant
Finance Assistant
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€ 42000 - 53000
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Job Description
This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month intheoffice. You will be based in our office inHague. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
Please note that this is a 6 month limited term contract.
About theProgram:
World Resources Institute (WRI) Europe is part of a global research organization dedicated to creating a sustainable future for people and the planet. Through high-quality research and partnerships WRI works on critical issues such as climate change energy sustainable cities and natural resource management.
Job Highlight:
Reporting to theRegional Manager Accounting and Financeyou will assist with essential financial operations including monthly reconciliations expense processing payroll support and preparation of financial reports. You will also support critical project accounting tasks statutory compliance and contribute to the annual financial closure and audit will integrateequity into your work.
You will be supported by the Europe Accounting Team and the wider Europe Operations team.
What you will do:
Monthly Financial Reconciliations (35%):
- Assist in preparing monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
- Support the processing and review of staff expense reports ensuring compliance with WRI policies
Project Accounting and Tracking (25%):
- Help with project accounting tasks including setting up project codes
- Track financial transactions related to specific projects
- Support the preparation of financial reports for internal stakeholders
Statutory and Regulatory Compliance (20%):
- Work with team members to ensure compliance with European statutory financial regulations
- Contribute to the year-end financial reporting process
- Participate actively in audit activities
Financial Reporting and Audit Support (20%):
- Support the preparation and review of financial reports
- Contribute to the year-end financial reporting and audit process
- Collaborate with auditors during financial audits
What you will need:
- Education:You havea completedbachelors degreeinfinance Accounting business or a related field.Relevant work experience is accepted in lieu of a degree
- Experience:Youhave 1years of full-time relevant work experienceincluding in accounting orfinance. Full-time internships are counted as full-time experience
- Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
- Experience with ERP systems (such as Costpoint or Workday) is desirable
- Knowledge of The Netherlands accounting regulations is desirable
- Languages:Verbal and written proficiency in English
- Requirements:Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization.
Potential Salary:
42000 - 53000
Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with a cover letter by the date of 23 August2025.
You mustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer:
- A competitive salary
- Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia Africa Europe LatinAmericaand theUS
- The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission drivenorganizationwith access to varied learning and training opportunities
- A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of ourwork
- The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future ofWRI
- Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible workinghours
- Generous leavedays that increase with tenure.
About Us:
World Resources Institute works to improve peoples lives protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization we leverage ourdata expertise and global reach to influence policy andcatalysechange acrosssystems like food land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2000 staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.
Our mission and values:
WRIs mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earths environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Independence Integrity Impact Partnership and Care.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race ethnicity religion sex national origin age caste marital status sexual orientation gender identity and expression disability or protected Veteran status.
Our People team carefully reviews all applications.
Employment Type
Full-Time
