Finance Assistant
Company Description
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the transition to a net-zero emission society at the national, European, and global level. We support around 700 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.
The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.
Position
About The Role
As Finance Assistant, you will assist the Finance team with all aspects of the contract lifecycle and support the Finance and accounting team with various tasks.
You will report to the Accounting Manager
Key responsibilities
Experience and competencies
What We Offer
The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, purpose driven, international team who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work:
A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself.
We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities, and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...).
If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.
Location
The Hague, The Netherlands
Candidates need to be in possession of a work permit for the work location.
Start date
As soon as possible.
How To Apply
Click on “Apply for this role” button and follow the steps.
The European Climate Foundation (ECF) is a major philanthropic initiative working to help tackle the climate crisis by fostering the transition to a net-zero emission society at the national, European, and global level. We support around 700 partner organisations to carry out activities that drive urgent and ambitious policy in support of the objectives of the Paris Agreement, contribute to the public debate on climate action and help deliver a socially responsible transition to a net-zero economy and sustainable society in Europe and around the world.
The ECF brings together diverse perspectives and backgrounds to find the best innovative solutions to tackle climate change. We are focusing on engaging and hiring great people from a wide diversity of backgrounds to strengthen the cause. If you share our values of respect, innovation, and collaboration, join us.
Position
About The Role
As Finance Assistant, you will assist the Finance team with all aspects of the contract lifecycle and support the Finance and accounting team with various tasks.
You will report to the Accounting Manager
Key responsibilities
- You will support the Finance Team by creating and updating records in the Finance systems;
- You will be involved in the bank matching process;
- You will be involved in the month-end closing process – Open bills, Ageing list, Bank reconciliations
- You will manually input payments in our internal Finance systems;
- You will register invoices in the accounting software
- You will do the filing of the department
- You will support the Finance team with consultant contract management;
- You will assist the Finance team with other finance or administrative tasks.
Experience and competencies
- You have 3 - 5 years professional experience in an administrative, accounting or bookkeeping activity
- Your values are in line with those of the organisation and you are understand the importance of ECF’s mission;
- You have accounting, finance or administration education
- You are a proficient user of the MS Office package with excellent Excel skills;
- You have excellent organisational and time management skills;
- You are used to dealing with confidential information;
- You are a completer/finisher with strong attention to detail;
- You have good written and verbal communications skills;
- You enjoy working with new IT systems;
- You are fluent in English
- Above all, you are true team player with a positive and friendly personality.
What We Offer
The unique opportunity to work as part of a highly dynamic, purpose driven, international team who combine their passion to make a difference with a rigorous and results-oriented approach to work:
A flexible work environment and a space to develop and challenge yourself.
We hire people with exceptional talents, abilities, and potential, then create an environment where you can become the best version of yourself and thrive both professionally and personally.
We are committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of any aspect that makes them unique (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, ...).
If you need any specific accommodation due to disability or any other reason, you can let the recruiter know during your application process.
Location
The Hague, The Netherlands
Candidates need to be in possession of a work permit for the work location.
Start date
As soon as possible.
How To Apply
Click on “Apply for this role” button and follow the steps.