Accounts Payable Officer

Company Description

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.
Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

Job Description

SNV is seeking an enthusiastic, hands on and eager to learn Accounts Payable Officer with a sharp eye for details, self-organised, and with good communication skills in multi-cultural settings. 

• The Hague, Netherlands
• Full-time (32-40 hours)
• National employment contract 

Note: For this role you need to be eligible to work in the Netherlands. SNV cannot sponsor for a work visa.

The role is part of the Global Finance team, based in The Hague, which consists of an Accounting, Business Control and Treasury team reporting to the Global Head of Finance. The Global Finance team works closely with the finance teams in the countries where SNV operates.

As Accounts Payable Officer, you will be part of the Global Accounting team, joining the sub-team Netherlands (NL) Accounting of approx. 4-5 FTEs. The Global Accounting team is responsible for the Global Teams’ (including NL projects) accounting, financial administration and reporting including salary financial administration, hypotax processes and NL taxes.

The Accounts Payable Officer will be responsible for the administration of the accounts payable of the NL Accounting team, including but not limited to entering invoices from different suppliers, checking expense reports of NL team, preparing different kind of payments on behalf, taking care of selected processes during periodic closures (month-end, extensive closure, and year-end closure), clearing selected balance sheet items, filing etc.

The Accounts Payable Officer will report to the Global Accounting Manager. The day-to-day activities of this position will be functionally managed by the NL Accounting Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Record all NL invoices in SAP Business by Design (SBD) and manage the Accounts Payable overall.  
• Check expense reports of NL team according to SNV travel procedure.
• Prepare different kind of payments, which include payment run, treasury payments, liquidity requests to SNV countries, salary payments of NL team and international employees, payments on behalf of other countries, the latter when necessary.
• Manage ticket system and make sure all invoices are processed on time and within deadlines.
• Take care of periodic closures by clearing assigned balance sheet accounts, review and checklist preparation.
• Monitor and process fixed assets in SBD.  
• Document and archive all relevant back up documentation, keep files complete and up to date and maintain quality and accessibility of archive and files, conform administrative procedures and filing procedures.
• Be a back-up for the other Finance Administrator when needed.
• Ad hoc support when needed, such as provide supporting documentation for international employees' salaries when requested by project auditors in the countries, etc.

Qualifications

• High vocational training, just graduated with knowledge in accounting or finance.
• 2-3 years of relevant and demonstrable experience working in finance accounting.
• Pro-active, eager to learn and supportive team player.
• Good communication, writing and organisation skills.
• Sharp eye for details and accuracy.
• Working experience with financial systems, knowledge of SBD is advantage.
• Fluency in Dutch and English are required.
• Proven cultural awareness while working in an international setting.

Additional Information

What we offer

• One-year National contract, with a high possibility of extension based on performance
• 32-40 hours a week.
• Duty Station: The Hague, The Netherlands. Note: For this role you need to be eligible to work in the Netherlands. SNV cannot sponsor for a work visa.  
• Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
• 240 hours leave per year, in addition to local national holidays, pro rata per contract length;
• Holiday pay: 8% of the annual gross salary (paid out annually in May or end of contract);
• Year-end bonus: 8,3% of the annual gross salary (paid out annually in December or end of contract).
• Participation in ABP Pension scheme;
• Reimbursement of home-work travel costs according to our T&C’s;
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth and development
• A diverse working environment with the opportunity to co-create, build and innovate, and a commitment to developing your skills.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.

How to Apply 
If you believe that your credentials meet the above profile, we invite you to apply by submitting your CV with a motivation letter in English by 7th August 2024.

Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer an exciting work environment with opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working space. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: snv.org/careers.

At SNV, inclusivity is at the heart of our ethos. We celebrate the diversity of our workforce and uphold a policy of non-discrimination based on factors such as disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and more.

Reference & vetting check
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference.  We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.
SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.  

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