Project Cost Accountant – Rotterdam

Would you like to work in an international high-tech scale-up where finance plays a key role in complex and innovative projects? We are looking for someone who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with process improvement in a dynamic environment. The organisation is growing rapidly while continuing to professionalise, creating many opportunities to make a real impact.

We are looking for someone with a solid accounting background, experience in project accounting and IFRS, and the ability to bring structure to complex financial processes. Someone who takes ownership, enjoys improving processes and likes working with colleagues from both finance and technical project teams.

The organisation

The organisation is a fast-growing international technology company operating in the high-tech manufacturing industry. It develops advanced technology solutions for leading global customers and has built a strong reputation through innovation and continuous product development.

Today, the company employs approximately 450 people in an international working environment and continues to grow rapidly.

The culture is open, informal, international and approachable. People work closely together, think proactively and are given a great deal of freedom and responsibility. You will join an ambitious Finance team and report directly to the Group Controller.

The role

As a Project Cost Accountant, you are responsible for the financial integrity of complex projects throughout the entire project lifecycle. You ensure project costs, revenues, overhead allocations, subsidies and revenue recognition are correctly reflected in the general ledger and comply with IFRS and internal policies.

Besides your day-to-day accounting responsibilities, you will play an important role in improving processes, strengthening internal controls and further developing project accounting within the organisation.

You will be responsible for, among other things:

• Ensuring accurate recording of project costs, revenues and general ledger entries;
• Reviewing project actuals, accruals, work in progress (WIP), provisions and cost allocations;
• Setting up and maintaining project financial structures within the ERP system;
• Managing project invoicing in line with contractual agreements and project milestones;
• Applying IFRS-compliant revenue recognition throughout the project lifecycle;
• Monitoring overhead allocations and project cost structures;
• Accounting for grants and subsidies, ensuring correct financial treatment and reporting;
• Supporting internal and external audits and financial reporting;
• Developing and maintaining accounting procedures and internal controls;
• Contributing to process improvements and ERP optimisation.

Who are you?

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field;
• You have several years of experience in Project Accounting or Financial Accounting;
• You have a strong understanding of IFRS, including revenue recognition;
• You have experience with cost accounting, project accounting and financial reporting;
• You have experience working with ERP systems (Infor is considered a plus);
• You are analytical, accurate and able to work independently;
• You enjoy improving processes and strengthening financial controls;
• You communicate easily with both finance colleagues and technical stakeholders;
• Experience within a technical, engineering or high-tech environment is considered a plus.

What can you expect?

• 30 vacation days;
• 8% holiday allowance;
• Travel allowance;
• Discount on your health insurance;
• A high level of responsibility and ownership;
• An international and innovative working environment;
• Plenty of opportunities to contribute to process improvements and further professional development.

What makes this role interesting?

Innovation, technology and continuous improvement are at the heart of this organisation. In this role, you will have a direct impact on the financial control of complex projects while helping to further professionalise the finance function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining accounting, project finance and process optimisation in a fast-growing international scale-up.