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Payable Accountant

Payable Accountant (BBBH2247) Noordwijk, Netherlands

We are looking for a Payable Accountant who will join the Octagon Professionals projects team at the European Space Agency in Noordwijk (ESTEC). Read more about this exciting opportunity and apply today!

Your responsibilities:

  • Analysing, validating, and approving all Agency payments to suppliers in compliance with ESA accounting policy, the Financial Regulations, instructions and procedures (internal rules); carrying out related financial operations and interfaces with suppliers.
  • End-of-period adjustments, offsetting of prepayments against progress invoices and vendor clearing, analysis of balances, clearing of accrued costs versus invoices received and other accounting practises related to accounts payable.
  • Contributing to the verification of contracts/purchase orders and CCNs to ensure compliance with financial requirements.
  • Contributing to monthly and yearly closure of ESA accounts payable, ensuring accounts reconciliation, providing specific notes relating to ESA Financial Statements.
  • Contributing to drafting instructions, procedures, and guidelines for the Sections/Divisions.
  • Responding to queries from the industry.
  • Preparing urgent payment lists.
  • Maintaining close liaison with the appropriate Cost Centre managers, project managers and administrators providing financial advice and information on the relevant processes.
  • Other ad hoc financial accounting tasks as requested by management.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree from a recognized institution of secondary studies or equivalent in a financial discipline.
  • At least 4 years of experience in financial accounting at ESA or in a comparable environment.
  • Very good knowledge of SAP and esa-p with regard to the Procure-to-Pay process and related procedures.
  • Proficient in the English language, both written and spoken. Knowledge of another official ESA language is an asset.

We offer:

  • Attractive remuneration package and advice on tax-free benefits.
  • Up to 30 vacation days & additional 12 public holidays based on the 40h working week.
  • Advice from our Learning & Development Specialist on the most suitable training/courses.
  • Extra budget and up to 5 extra days off for your professional development.
  • Pension contribution to a tailor-made pension scheme.
  • A yearly subscription to the ESTEC gym facilities and swimming pool.
  • Assistance with relocation in case you are moving to The Netherlands from abroad.

Ready for this new challenge? Apply now and let’s get in touch!

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