Project Finance Accountant

Did you recently graduate or are you about to graduate and do you want to kick-start your career in Finance? In this role you will be right in the middle of our organization in a dynamic position, working together with colleagues from various backgrounds and expertise on topics that contribute to our mission ‘Enhance Society Together’.

What you do as a Project Finance Accountant:

• Invoicing and automation: Drive the invoicing process and limit the working capital positions for projects within your portfolio, continuously striving for process improvements to simplify and automate the invoicing process.
• Business control for Basic projects (contract amounts up to 100k EUR): Assist with project budgeting, forecasting, reviewing contract documentation & work in progress balances by using Project Alert Dashboard and financial reports.
• Act as a Finance Business Partner: Maintain a close working relationship with Project Managers on basic projects; take a proactive role in approaching and supporting Project Managers on project control & accounting topics.
• Reporting: Learn how to use ERP systems (Agresso Business World), reporting tools for financial project performance (PowerBI), and our exclusive Project Health Check management system. You will have the possibility to follow PowerBI training sessions and improve current management reports or build your own!
• Policies, procedures & compliance: Ensure the quality of our project administration, perform internal control and compliance checks (contract documentation and invoicing).
• Financial control & (international) accounting: Learn the basics on invoicing, taxation, international projects, dealing with foreign currencies, intercompany invoicing, etc.

Where you will work:

Within Finance at Haskoning, we have more than 200 Finance professionals active in different countries, divided over business- and financial control departments. We are a self-learning team and continuously optimize our operations to supply the best financial support to our stakeholders and ensure compliance.

What you bring:

You are a recent graduate or about to graduate from your Bachelor or Associate degree in Finance & Control, Accounting or a related field.
You are ambitious, take initiative, ownership and have a result-driven mindset, and are enthusiastic to grow and learn more. Additionally, you:

• Have work experience from 0-2 years at Bachelor/Associate level.
• Are digitally savvy (you quickly pick up new systems and processes).
• Have a basic knowledge of related disciplines (invoicing, automation, and ERP/accounting systems).
• Have native verbal & written communication skills in Dutch; English is a plus.
• Are client-focused, communicate clearly, and build & maintain relationships with Project Managers and other stakeholders.

What we offer you:

A solid foundation: A competitive base salary with annual increases.

An attractive compensation package: Including a strong pension scheme with an 18.3% employer contribution, a 2.15% personal budget, and annual profit sharing. You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase company shares and share in our success.

Work-life balance: 28 vacation days (based on full-time employment), with the option to purchase an additional 16.5 days per year and to exchange three public holidays for days that are personally meaningful to you. We work in a hybrid model with flexible hours, a home office allowance, and a fully equipped home workspace.

Development opportunities: A wide range of training and development programs, including tailored learning paths, learning weeks, and various knowledge-sharing groups.

Travel allowance: A conveniently located workplace with travel expense reimbursement and an NS Business Card. If you walk or bike to work, you’ll receive a higher travel allowance—encouraging sustainable commuting.

Informal and inclusive culture: A welcoming and open environment with voluntary social and sports activities, and employee networks such as Pride and Young Haskoning.

If you have any questions regarding this position, feel free to send them to Maria Boeve, Recruiter Corporate Staff, via maria.boeve@haskoning.com.