Back Assistant Accountant

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our WRI Europe office in The Hague.

This is a 6-month, 32 hours per week contract.

About the Program:

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:

Our Europe office is growing, and we are looking for an Assistant Accountant to support our financial operations.

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of WRI Europe’s financial activities. You will assist with monthly reconciliations, expense processing, payroll support, and financial reporting, working closely with the Accounting Manager and the wider Europe Operations team. You will integrate equity into your work.

This role is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in non-profit accounting, financial compliance, and working with an international organization. You will report to the Regional Manager, Accounting and Finance.

What will you do:

• Assist in preparing monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
• Support the processing and review of staff expense reports, ensuring compliance with WRI policies
• Assist with payroll review
• Help with project accounting tasks, including setting up project codes and tracking financial transactions
• Work with team members to ensure compliance with European statutory financial regulations
• Support the preparation of financial reports for internal stakeholders
• Contribute to the year-end financial reporting and audit process.

  What will you need:

  • Education: You have a completed a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Relevant work experience in lieu of degree is accepted
  • Experience: You have 1+ year of relevant, full-time experience, including in accounting or finance. 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.

    Potential Salary:

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    €42,000 – €53,000 based on a 40-hour work week. This role will be for 32 hour per week.

    Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

    How to Apply:

    Please submit a resume with a cover letter by 14 February 2025. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of qualified applications.

    You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

    What we offer:

    • 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, Latin America and the US
    • The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
    • A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
    • The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
    • Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
    • Generous leave days that increase with tenure.

      About Us:

      Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

      The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

      Our mission and values:

      WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s 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: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.