Project Accountant

Project Accountant (Senior Associate Level)

ERM, the largest pure play global sustainability consultancy, is looking for a Project Accountant to join our Finance team in the Netherlands. This role will be based in our office in Utrecht (or Rotterdam). We offer flexible working (e.g. working from home 1-2 days/week).

The opportunity to shape a sustainable future with world's leading organization.

Join us and you will work for a company that is truly committed to sustainability. We are highly rated for our commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2025 and our colleagues have been working tireless to innovate our services offering throughout the years. We are named as a leading ESG & Sustainability Consultancy (ERM named as leading ESG & Sustainability Consultancy in new independent research).

Our consulting team works on complex projects at both strategic and technical levels and many of our projects are multi-site and multi-years. As a member of our energetic and dynamic finance team, you will have the opportunity to make an impact in advising on project performance, accounting related matters and participate in projects in an international environment. You will work with consultants across levels to support them and by doing what you do daily, you indirectly contribute to make the world a better place.

Diverse & Inclusive Culture

We have enduring values, which are fundamental to our business conduct. We offer all our employees a diverse and inclusive culture in which difference is embraced, valued and celebrated. We are passionate about our people, their safety, well-being and development. ERMers take accountability, are client focused, and collaborate with colleagues across geographies.

If you share our values, believe in sustainability and are motivated by opportunities to shape, build and run a sustainability service team that makes a real impact to our client’s businesses, ERM is the right place for you. We offer a flexible working environment (e.g. working from home) and we are truly committed to sustainability as a business.

The Role

The successful candidate will support our consulting team in the Netherlands on financial project administration, and relevant regulatory and accounting rules related issues. You will support the BENE (Belgium and Netherlands) business through our transformation journey as we seek to deepen digitalization and work on the planned ERP system change.

Responsibilities & tasks

• Support the Project Managers in your role as Project accountant, by active project follow-up (set-up, budgets, reviews,..).
• Optimize our Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), a key performance indicator at ERM, by following-up on billings and collections.
• Assist the team with the monthly closing processes, year-end audits, and other essential corporate financial requirements
• Improve Financial Processes’
• Liaise with internal and external auditors

Requirements for the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting
• Professional Experience: 1-3 years of experience in a financial role (in Audit companies is an asset)
• Fluency in English (B2/C1 level) is mandatory
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Able to work in an international environment
• Able to operate as a detailed, hands-on person within the local finance team
• Excellent working knowledge MS Windows based software packages: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills in a pressured consulting environment
• Working knowledge of an ERP is preferred
• Dutch-nice to have

To Apply

We aim to build an "inclusive culture" by identifying, acquiring, developing and retaining a highly skilled and high performing workforce which reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, educational background.

If you share our value and are interested in this role, please send your CV and cover letter (in English) with your salary expectation.

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