Finance Officer

Aqua For All; Den Haag; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aqua for All in The Hague is seeking a Finance Officer to lead daily financial operations and support our mission to achieve universal access to safe water and sanitation. You will manage transactions, project finance, compliance, and financial reporting, while aiding audits and acting as a superuser for AFAS to expand its use across the team.

Applicants must have a valid Dutch work permit and reside in the Netherlands; you will join a small, international team working on bold, scalable

Qualifications

• MBO 4 or HBO degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant financial administration and reporting experience.
• Proficiency with financial software; AFAS is a plus.
• Fluent in English and Dutch, written and spoken.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and adapt to priorities.

Responsibilities

• Record financial transactions, process invoices, manage AR/AP and reconcile bank statements.
• Support project teams in financial planning, control and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Prepare periodic financial reports and statements; conduct forecasting and analysis.
• Assist with internal and external audits and respond to inquiries.
• Act as AFAS superuser to expand usage for the team.

Skills

Team collaboration

English & Dutch

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Diligence

Flexibility

Cooperation

Education

MBO 4 or HBO in Finance/Accounting

Tools

AFAS

Job description

Are you a finance professional with a hands-on approach, ready to make an impact in the water and sanitation sector? Aqua for All’s growing and dynamic team is seeking a Finance Officer! This position offers the opportunity to take charge of daily financial operations and play a key role in supporting our team and our mission to achieve SDG 6 — universal access to safe water and sanitation for all.

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who enjoys managing financial transactions, ensuring compliance and supporting key financial reporting activities.

In this role, you’ll work play an integral part in maintaining Aqua for All’s financial health. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our programmes, which mobilise public and private investments to scale sustainable water and sanitation solutions in low-income households.

You’ll be based in The Hague and work with our international team, working closely with the Finance Manager.

If you are passionate about finance and want to contribute to transformative projects in Africa and Asia, we’d love to hear from you!

What you’ll do

This role reports to the Lead Finance & Operation and includes the following responsibilities:

• Transaction management: Record all financial transactions, process invoices, manage accounts receivable/payable and reconcile bank statements. Monitor cash flow and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Project finance: Support project teams in producing high-quality financial planning, control, and reporting documents. Review and validate assumptions, methodologies and financial plans.
• Compliance and policies: Implement financial policies and procedures to maintain transparency and adherence to standards. Ensure financial records are compliant with internal policies and external regulations.
• Financial reporting and analysis: Prepare periodic financial reports and annual financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow). Conduct financial forecasting and analysis. Compile transparent, complete and clear financial data for the Management Team and Supervisory Board to inform decision-making.
• Audit support: Participate in internal and external financial audits, preparing necessary documentation and responding to inquiries from auditors and management.
• IT support: Be a superuser in AFAS, expanding AFAS functionalities and usage for the wider team.

What we are looking for

• MBO 4 or HBO degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in financial administration and reporting.
• Proficiency in financial software and tools – AFAS experience is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others by demonstrating flexibility and openness to diverse approaches.
• Strong writing skills and verbal communication skills in English and Dutch .
• Problem-solving ability and judgement: Proficiency in analysing situations, exercising sound judgement and applying creative problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and achieve goals.
• Diligence: Commitment to thorough, accurate, and persistent task execution, maintaining high standards and attention to detail. This includes ensuring that tasks are pursued with dedication and that quality is never compromised.
• Flexibility: Adaptability and openness to change, with the capacity to adjust to evolving circumstances, tasks and priorities as needed to support organisational goals.
• Cooperation: Proven ability to collaborate seamlessly with diverse teams and individuals, resolving conflicts constructively and actively contributing to a harmonious and productive work environment.

Salary scale CAO Rijk : Scale 7

At Aqua for All , you’ll join a small, dynamic team of 30 experienced colleagues based the Netherlands, Ethiopia and Kenya.

We have a global reach and a clear vision: universal access to safe drinking water and sanitation services that are inclusive, affordable and sustainable.

You’ll have space to be creative, bring your own ideas and make a real difference in the world.

Applicants must have a valid Dutch work permit and reside in the Netherlands.