Corporate Finance Accounting Manager – NL

Den Haag, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

€ 60.000 - 80.000

Corporate Finance Accounting Manager – NL Locatie: The Hague

Uur per week: 40

About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they arediverse,and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.

The Department

TheCorporateAccountingDepartment performs a vital function for Mercy Corps globally, interacting with all other departmental functions of the Agencytoprovide meaningful financial information to employees, management, donors, and regulators. Corporate Accountingworks closely with the International Finance Department to provide monthly consolidation of over 40 countries and several subsidiaries’financial information. Corporate Accountinggenerates Mercy Corps’Europe consolidatedaudited financial statementsandsupports otherexternal financialreports.Mercy Corps Netherlands (MCNL) was established in December 2017. MCNL, Mercy Corps Europe (MCE) and Mercy Corps Global (MCG) operate as one global organization, sharing the same mission, vision, core values and charitable objectives, as well as operational resources for the support and implementation ofprogrammeactivities.

The Position

The Corporate Accounting Manager will support optimizing the accountingand financefunction at Mercy Corps Headquarters inEurope.The role is responsible for daily operations of the accounting team and the monthlyclosingprocess for our consolidated accounts.The role provides supportin relation to regulatory and donor requirements for Mercy Corps inthe Netherlands.

Manage the day-to-day accounting transactions (including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Payroll transactions and data) with a focus on process improvement, internal controls, and customer service

Manage data transfers between the Resource Development (fundraising), Payroll, Timekeeping,and International Finance Departments.

Manage the monthly close process, maintaintheclosecalendars,and approve monthly journal entries as required, working in partnership with International Finance, Resource Development, IT,Payroll,Operationsand TreasuryDepartments.Align the close calendar with internal reporting requirements for MCE, MCNL, and the US team.

Collaborate effectively as a team member on high-impact, cross-functional projects with interdependent finance teams. Evaluate project goals, timelines, and resource allocation needs. Develop and manage a detailed financial work plan, ensuring alignment with project objectivesand dependencies across finance sub-teams.

Review monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and resolution of outstanding items.

Support finance teams as needed and provide input into the testing and design of new processes and systems relating to accounting operations.

Manage the documentation of the accounting processes to ensure they are up to date.Lead onexternal financial and regulatory audits and related compliance as required.

Provide supportforthe preparation and development ofannual financial reporting as well as monthly management accounts. Working closely with other team members to respond to audit queries and working with the European Financial Controller to prepare the financial statements in accordance with local financial reporting frameworks.

Assist in financial related queries for largeinstitutionaldonors as well asgovernment agenciesand regulatorsin the Netherlandsin order to provide accurate and timely information to external stakeholders; keeps up to date with relevant regulations, requirements and expectations related to financial management and oversight in the Netherlands and informsthe FinancialControllerof relevant changes or risks

Backstop accounting team members as necessary.

As necessary, support the international finance functionandtheMCNL Managing Directorin responding to donor payment requests and donor audits.

Oversee and ensure all accounting practices comply with relevanttaxing authorities, including tax regulations and reporting requirement related to payroll,pensions and social security,value-added tax, and corporation taxin the Netherlands.Provide accounting support to Mercy Corps stakeholders.

Support with treasury related functionsin the Netherlands,and helps navigate or resolve requests from the bank in the Netherlands,as may be required.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility

MCNL Finance Officer

Accountability

Reports Directly To: EU Controllerand MCNL Managing Director (dual management)

Works Directly With: All departments

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

BA/BS in accounting or related field or equivalent work experience is required. Active ACCA (or the equivalent)license is preferred.

5 -7 years of financial management experience is required. Payroll accounting, accounts payable,budgeting, financial reportingand administration experiencerequired.

Demonstrated knowledge ofFRS 102, NL,IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)not-for-profit GAAP,accounting systems,and accounting software is required.

Demonstrated knowledge of the Dutch operational environment, including charity regulatory requirements (such as CBF, ANBI)and banking environment.

Analytical ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, assess risks and make strategic recommendations to management

Strong Microsoft Office product skills are required.

Proven success in process improvement.

Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.

Demonstrated capability in working collaboratively.

Fluent Englishand Dutch languagerequired

Success Factors

A successful Accounting Manager will be a team player and employ effective management skills, manage priorities, and work with many individuals including international staff.Additionally, the Accounting Manager will have strong analytical skills,pay attentionto detail, and be able to communicate financial information in a succinct, organized manner.

The most successful Mercy Corps team members have a positive approach, a strong commitment to teamwork, personal accountability, flexibility and maintain a sense of humor.

Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

The position is based inthe Netherlands. There is no relocation allowance available for this position.

Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/short term assignment to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and valuesalwaysand in all in-country venues.

For this position current unrestricted work authorization in NL is required at the time of application.

Interested? Click here for more details and make sure to submit your application and cover letter by May 8 th .

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