Finance Officer (Account Payable) - Utrecht, The Netherlands at Stichting IDH

, , Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jul, 26

Salary

4319.0

Posted On

03 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounts payable, General ledger, Financial accounting, Reconciliation, Data entry, Document management, International payments, Compliance, Excel, ERP systems, Exact, SpendCloud, Financial management software, Communication, Analytical skills

Industry

International Trade and Development

Description

Your role. Are you an accurate accountancy professional with experience in international accounts payable? Would you like to work in a diverse team of financial professionals in the centre of Utrecht? And do you get energy from solving accountancy puzzles while truly owning your domain? Then we encourage you to apply for the position of Finance Officer at IDH. As Finance Officer, you are a member of the Corporate Finance team. This is a role with clear ownership: you are responsible for the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring that all invoices and payments are processed, recorded, and reconciled accurately and on time. You act as the focal point for accounts payable, maintaining oversight, ensuring compliance, and proactively driving improvements where needed. Your work directly contributes to the reliability and integrity of IDH’s financial operations. Key Responsibilities: • Manage and coordinate entirely IDH accounts payable process and related general ledger entries. • Reliable, timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments, data entry and document management. • Receive, initiate, and manage the workflows. • Prepare international payments in compliance with internal and external policies and regulations. • Reconciliations with bank statements and other ad-hoc analysis. • Manage pending invoice approvals to ensure payment is before due date. • Communicate pro-actively with international suppliers and interact with other IDH teams. • Assist Senior Financial Controller with preparation of deliverables for year-end and interim audits. Who you are: You are someone who thrives in a role where accuracy, ownership, and timeliness are essential. Working in a dynamic, international environment, you maintain structure and oversight while managing multiple workflows and deadlines. Your strength in accuracy ensures that financial data is processed with precision and consistency. You demonstrate perseverance in following through on tasks, resolving issues, and ensuring nothing is left incomplete. With a strong service orientation, you communicate proactively and effectively with suppliers and colleagues, supporting smooth collaboration across teams. You take ownership of your work, are hands-on in your approach, and contribute to a reliable and well-functioning finance operation. Proficiency in Dutch is highly beneficial, particularly when working with Dutch banks and fiscal authorities. What you bring: •Eager to learn •Working thinking at MBO+/HBO level with qualification in financial accounting •Minimum 3-5 years of work experience in accounts payable/ financial accounting, particularly in an international context. •Experience with ERP systems and financial management software; familiarity with Exact and SpendCloud is an advantage. •Knowledge of political and administrative constraints affecting civil society organizations. •Full professional proficiency in English; reading skills in Dutch is desirable to understand various documents in Dutch. •Strong Excel skills. •Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. We offer you * A challenging, pivotal role within an impacting, international organization. * A salary range between EUR 3,455 - 4,319 (excluding 8% holiday allowance) per year (based on a 40-hour work week), depending on your experience and competencies. * A full-time (40 hours) 1 year contract initially, with the intention to extend (as this is a permanent position) and an open environment where you can grow and develop yourself. Comprehensive Benefits Package: * Vacation: Enjoy 26 paid vacation days annually (based on 100% FTE). Plus, earn 2 extra vacation days if you use your full allowance within the calendar year. Need flexibility? You can buy or sell up to 6 vacation days each year. * Health Insurance Support: IDH contributes €74.40 net per month towards your health insurance premium, helping you maintain optimal health coverage. * Robust Pension Scheme: A comprehensive pension scheme with considerable contribution by the employer and 3.5% contribution by the employee, ensuring financial stability during your retirement. * Commuting support: Provide NS Business Card or full reimbursement of commuting costs. Choose between receiving €0.23 per kilometre or opting for second-class public transport, making your journey to work hassle-free. * Supportive Work Environment: IDH provides role-specific work supplies (e.g., laptop, phone) alongside flexible working hours and a hybrid work model to suit your needs. * Work-from-Home Allowance: Receive a monthly work-from-home allowance of €18.59 net, acknowledging the changing work landscape and supporting your remote work setup with a Work-from-Home equipment contribution. * Health and Wellness: Prioritise your physical well-being with a sports club/health club allowance of €43.40 gross per month, enabling you to invest in your fitness and overall health. * Cyclis Bike Lease: Lease any bike—electric, sport, or even a bakfiets—for commuting or family use. * Six weeks of remote work annually, allowing you to work from anywhere. * Lunch Allowance €88.58 gross, 100% FTE. * Nutritious Work Environment: Enjoy a range of perks at the Utrecht office, including fresh fruits, organic coffee and tea, promoting a nourishing and supporting work atmosphere and Wellness initiatives giving you access tools to manage stress and prevent burnout. Interested? * Would you like to apply? Click the Button or follow this link and submit your application in English: https://stichtingidh.careers.hibob.com/jobs/49ab7d78-fa0d-4de7-ae41-57c00339537b [https://stichtingidh.careers.hibob.com/jobs/49ab7d78-fa0d-4de7-ae41-57c00339537b] * We encourage applicants to respond before 17/04/2026. In the event that the right applicant is found, the application link may be closed earlier. * Important note: In order to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we do not proceed your applications via email/ LinkedIn with attached CVs, and motivational letters. We kindly request that you submit your application link shared as above. This process ensures that we can review your application while safeguarding your personal information in accordance with GDPR regulations. * For the successful candidate, a certificate of conduct (verklaring omtrent gedrag) is required to submit as a part of IDH onboarding procedure. * For more questions about the role and organisation, please contact Conrad Willars at willars@idhtrade.org [willars@idhtrade.org] Who we are. IDH seeks to transform markets through collaborative innovation, convening and investment in inclusive and sustainable solutions that enable businesses to create value for people and planet. To achieve this, IDH brings together coalitions of committed stakeholders from across global value chains towards joint visions and program agendas for sustainable trade. IDH’s international presence extends to multiple regions and landscapes, facilitated by a network of around 300 staff including experts who are embedded in key agricultural, manufacturing, apparel and commodity value chains. In 18 years of operation, IDH has mobilized private sector investment and support to test and innovate new business models designed to create better jobs, better incomes, a better environment, and gender equity for all. For more information, go to www.idh.org [http://www.idh.org/] or follow https://www.linkedin.com/company/idh-the-sustainable-trade-initiative/posts/?feedView=all [https://www.linkedin.com/company/idh-the-sustainable-trade-initiative/posts/?feedView=all] on LinkedIn. Our commitment to safeguarding The offer of the role will be made subject to receipt of satisfactory references, proof of relevant qualifications, identification checks and other safeguarding checks including background checks overseas (where appropriate). IDH also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. At IDH, we are committed to equal employment opportunity and do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any type. We strive every day to build a more inclusive and equitable workplace.  Research shows women and other underrepresented candidates are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the listed criteria. If you meet many, but not all, of the qualifications and feel energised by the role, we strongly encourage you to apply. 

Responsibilities

The Finance Officer is responsible for the full accounts payable cycle, including processing invoices, payments, and reconciliations. They also act as a focal point for financial compliance and assist with year-end and interim audit preparations.