Mercy Corps is hiring a
Location: The Hague, NL - Hybrid working
Position Status: Full time
Salary: The starting salary range for this position is annual 63,040 Euro
Closing date: Please submit application and cover letter by May 8th
Current unrestricted work authorization in NL is required at the time of application for this position.
Mercy Corps is powered by the belief that a better world is possible. To do this, we know our teams do their best work when they are diverse, and every team member feels that they belong. We welcome diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be stronger and have long term impact.
The Corporate Accounting Department performs a vital function for Mercy Corps globally, interacting with all other departmental functions of the Agency to provide meaningful financial information to employees, management, donors, and regulators. Corporate Accounting works closely with the International Finance Department to provide monthly consolidation of over 40 countries and several subsidiaries’ financial information. Corporate Accounting generates Mercy Corps' Europe consolidated audited financial statements and supports other external financial reports. Mercy Corps Netherlands (MCNL) was established in December 2017. MCNL, Mercy Corps Europe (MCE) and Mercy Corps Global (MCG) operate as one global organization, sharing the same mission, vision, core values and charitable objectives, as well as operational resources for the support and implementation of programme activities.
The Corporate Accounting Manager will support optimizing the accounting and finance function at Mercy Corps Headquarters in Europe. The role is responsible for daily operations of the accounting team and the monthly closing process for our consolidated accounts. The role provides support in relation to regulatory and donor requirements for Mercy Corps in the Netherlands.
Reports Directly To: EU Controller and MCNL Managing Director (dual management)
Works Directly With: All departments
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
● BA/BS in accounting or related field or equivalent work experience is required. Active ACCA (or the equivalent) license is preferred.
● 5 -7 years of financial management experience is required. Payroll accounting, accounts payable, budgeting, financial reporting and administration experience required.
● Demonstrated knowledge of FRS 102, NL, IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) not-for-profit GAAP, accounting systems, and accounting software is required.
● Demonstrated knowledge of the Dutch operational environment, including charity regulatory requirements (such as CBF, ANBI) and banking environment.
● Analytical ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, assess risks and make strategic recommendations to management
● Strong Microsoft Office product skills are required.
● Proven success in process improvement.
● Excellent verbal and written communication, analytical, organizational, and prioritization skills.
● Demonstrated capability in working collaboratively.
● Fluent English and Dutch language required
A successful Accounting Manager will be a team player and employ effective management skills, manage priorities, and work with many individuals including international staff. Additionally, the Accounting Manager will have strong analytical skills, pay attention to detail, and be able to communicate financial information in a succinct, organized manner.
The most successful Mercy Corps team members have a positive approach, a strong commitment to teamwork, personal accountability, flexibility and maintain a sense of humor.
Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions
The position is based in the Netherlands.. There is no relocation allowance available for this position.
Mercy Corps team members represent the agency both during and outside work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/short term assignment to a field posting. Team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC's policies, procedures, and values always and in all in-country venues.
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient, and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.