Accounting Officer

MSF-Netherlands; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 paid vacation days annually

Pension scheme

8% holiday allowance

Commuting allowance & work from home

Hybrid working option with min 3 days/

Learning and development opportunities

Discounted daily lunch

Job summary

MSF Netherlands is seeking an Accounting Officer (40 h/w) based in Amsterdam to manage day-to-day financial operations, including payable/receivable, reconciliations, and month-end closing. You will liaise with suppliers and MSF sections on invoices and payments, while supporting international transfers and maintaining controls.

The role requires at least three years in finance, experience with ERP systems (Dynamics 365), strong Excel skills, and fluency in Dutch and English.

Qualifications

• Three years of working experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, administration, or related field.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 or another ERP system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Office 365.
• Dutch fluency (written and spoken) and English required.

Responsibilities

• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end closing.
• Be a primary contact for suppliers and MSF sections regarding invoices, payments, and queries.
• Support international transfers and maintain financial controls in a dynamic international environment.
• Process general accounting transactions and ensure timely period close.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

MBO+

HBO

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Dynamics 365

Office 365

Job description

MSF is an international, independent medical humanitarian organisation. We are a non‑profit, self-governed worldwide movement of more than 63,000 people. We provide emergency medical assistance during armed conflict, natural disasters, outbreaks of deadly diseases, and for people excluded from healthcare. MSF delivers care based on need. When we see injustice, we speak out. We remain impartial, knowledgeable, and effective, and this can make the difference between life and death. People are our priority. At Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) / Artsen zonder Grenzen, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees. We welcome applications from people of all gender identities, ages, sexual orientations, nationalities, races, religions, beliefs, social and marital status, abilities, and other diversity characteristics, and recognise how these intersect.

As of 15 November 2026, our Finance department is looking for a Accounting Officer (40 h/w) based in Amsterdam. The core activity of the Finance Department is to safeguard the financial resources of MSF on behalf of the people we serve and to advise senior management on financial planning and performance. OCA Finance is part of the Resources group of departments, represented by staff in our field projects and coordination offices around the world, as well as our partner sections and our operational centre Amsterdam with 27 staff members.

Are you a finance professional who enjoys working with accuracy, taking ownership, and improving the way things are done? As an Accounting Officer at MSF Netherlands, you will play an important role in keeping our day-to-day financial operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• In this hands‑on position, you will work across a wide range of accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, reconciliations, month‑end closing, reporting, and financial administration.
• You will also be a key point of contact for suppliers, MSF sections, and staff on invoices, payments, and finance‑related queries.
• Beyond daily operations, you will contribute to stronger financial controls, support complex international bank transfers, and help improve processes in a dynamic international environment.
• Daily responsibilities include processes such as general accounting transactions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash and bank, payments and contributing to a timely and accurate period close.
• Provide administrative and finance/technical support to all levels of staff involved in domestic and international payments, orders, bank transfers, and cash and expenses disbursement/reimbursement.
• Be in contact with the banks regarding complex international bank transfers and compliance of these transfers with international laws and regulations.
• Monitor, advise on, and safeguard compliance of the chart of accounts and agreed procedures.
• Flag and advise on procedures and propose solutions to ensure that processes and activities are maintained and updated for ongoing changes.

Candidate profile

• You are a team player who thrives on collaboration and brings a supportive attitude to the table.
• You pride yourself on your attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• You have experience working with Dynamics 365 or another ERP system, and possess good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good accounting knowledge on a middle educational level (MBO+ or HBO).
• At least three years’ working experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, administration, or related field.
• Working knowledge with Office 365/Dynamics is preferred.
• Enjoying hands‑on administrative work.
• Able to work independently and being a problem solver.
• Preferably fluency in written and spoken Dutch.
• English is required.

Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Results and Quality Orientation
• Service Orientation
• Teamwork and Cooperation

MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such, MSF is by choice (Chantilly) an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and commitment and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF. We offer an exciting opportunity to join the Financial department within a major international organisation and play a practical role supporting medical and humanitarian operations worldwide.

Candidates residing and can work in The Netherlands can apply and will be considered for the position.

To foster a healthy work‑life balance we have a remote working policy where you can work 40% of your weekly hours from home, 60% working in person in the office.

The gross monthly salary between € 3,394 and € 4,672 euro depending on relevant work experience, based on a fulltime appointment.

We offer a Dutch employment contract, based on 40 hours per week. The contract is for one year with renewal option (subject to satisfactory performance).

This role is offered on a Dutch employment contract (40 hours/week), with a preferred start date of 15 November 2026.

Benefits

The main benefits include:

• 30 paid vacation days annually, contingent upon full‑time employment status.
• A competitive pension scheme.
• 8% holiday allowance, paid out with the salary every year in May.
• Commuting allowance & work from home allowance.
• Hybrid working option with a minimum of 3 days in the office, based on full‑time employment.
• Learning and development opportunities through in‑house and external training.
• Discounted (delicious!) daily lunch at the office.

The closing date for applications is 4 October 2026.

Selection will be by means of two interviewing rounds. The first round will take place in the week of 5 October 2026.

Please note that we are unable to process unsolicited applications.