Finance Project Accountant Offshore (Temporary)

Independent Recruiters; Arnhem; Hybrid; EUR 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Independent Recruiters is seeking a Finance Project Accountant Offshore for a temporary assignment based in the Netherlands. The role supports the offshore finance team, collaborating with project leads to ensure robust financial control across project lifecycles and accurate reporting.

The ideal candidate has a HBO-level finance degree and minimum 5 years' experience in project accounting or financial control, with strong Excel and ERP skills, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree HBO level (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting or Business Economics.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, financial control or project accounting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes, reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and reconcile project-related accounts, ensuring accurate financial administration and reliable project data.
• Maintain project structures, cost elements and financial master data within the ERP system.
• Review project invoices, allocated hours and project expenditures, resolving discrepancies where necessary.
• Support financial reporting, forecasting and analysis of actual and expected project costs.
• Monitor project budgets, financial performance and deviations, identifying potential risks and areas for improvement.
• Perform financial calculations, reconciliations and budget analyses throughout different project phases.
• Collaborate with Financial Project Leads to strengthen financial controls, policies and project accounting procedures.
• Support financial and commercial project close-outs, including closing reports, asset inventories and work-in-progress administration.
• Contribute to risk, claim and contract management activities from a financial perspective.
• Ensure financial activities comply with applicable accounting standards, including IFRS and internal procedures.
• Work closely with technical project teams to connect financial information with operational project performance.
• Provide support to fellow Finance Project Accountants and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree HBO level in Finance/Accounting or Business Economics

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Beschrijving

Responsibilities Finance Project Accountant Offshore (Temporary)

As a Finance Project Accountant, you'll join the Offshore Finance team of a major European electricity transmission organisation. Working alongside Financial Project Leads and fellow Project Accountants, you'll help maintain financial control throughout the project lifecycle.

What will you be doing?

• Manage and reconcile project-related accounts, ensuring accurate financial administration and reliable project data;
• Maintain project structures, cost elements and financial master data within the ERP system;
• Review project invoices, allocated hours and project expenditures, resolving discrepancies where necessary;
• Support financial reporting, forecasting and analysis of actual and expected project costs;
• Monitor project budgets, financial performance and deviations, identifying potential risks and areas for improvement;
• Perform financial calculations, reconciliations and budget analyses throughout different project phases;
• Collaborate with Financial Project Leads to strengthen financial controls, policies and project accounting procedures;
• Support financial and commercial project close-outs, including closing reports, asset inventories and work-in-progress administration;
• Contribute to risk, claim and contract management activities from a financial perspective;
• Ensure financial activities comply with applicable accounting standards, including relevant IFRS requirements and internal procedures;
• Work closely with technical project teams to connect financial information with operational project performance;
• Provide support to fellow Finance Project Accountants and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Requirements Finance Project Accountant Offshore (Temporary)

What do you bring?

• A completed bachelor's degree (HBO level) or equivalent working and thinking level, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Business Economics;
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial accounting, financial control or project accounting;
• Strong knowledge of accounting processes, reconciliations, reporting and financial analysis;
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel;
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, accurate approach to your work;
• The ability to work independently while maintaining close collaboration with project teams and finance colleagues;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
• A proactive, flexible and results-oriented mindset.

Additional experience that would be particularly valuable:

• Financial accounting or project control experience within large infrastructure or energy projects;
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary project environment;
• Knowledge of IFRS and relevant financial compliance requirements;
• Experience with Power BI;
• Involvement in financial process improvements, advisory activities or project control standards.
• Experience within the energy sector is a strong advantage, but professionals from other complex, project-driven environments are also encouraged to apply.

Salaris

The Offer Finance Project Accountant Offshore (Temporary)

What can you expect?

• We offer a temporary contract via Independent Recruiters Flex, with salary ranging from €5,000 to €6,800 gross per month, based on a 40-hour working week and depending on experience;
• A temporary assignment with an initial duration of approximately 6 months, starting asap; with the possibility of extension, depending on organisational needs;
• The potential to discuss longer-term employment opportunities with the organisation;
• A working week of 32–40 hours;
• Hybrid working possibilities: A minimum of 2 days per week at the office in Arnhem, specifically Mondays and Thursdays;
• Exposure to major offshore infrastructure projects and complex project finances;
• Freelance/ZZP applications cannot be considered.

Due to the required office presence, candidates must already be based in the Netherlands.