About GRI
GRI is the independent global standard setter for sustainability impact reporting providing the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards. GRI works with businesses, regulators, investors, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to advance transparency, accountability, and sustainable development. Through such multi-stakeholder processes, GRI develops standards that reflect global best practice and public interest.
With staff in more than 20 countries, we combine global perspective with local relevance, supporting long-term value creation for organizations and society.
About the role
In this role, you will assist the Finance Manager in timely and accurate production of all financial information.
Responsibilities
Support day-to-day accounting and period-end procedures within the established deadlines by performing journal entries and ensuring their correspondence with related supporting documentation.
Assist in preparing and compiling required information for external audits.
Liaise with stakeholders by providing supporting documents and resolving accounting issues and discrepancies as they arise in the daily processing of transactions.
Support accounts payable and accounts receivable related tasks.
Assist in preparing financial and administrative reports for business lines and other stakeholders.
Support the maintenance of the contract database.
Assist in preparing cash reporting and bank reconciliation.
Assist in maintaining, updating and documenting internal controls as well as the GRI’s manual for financial procedures.
Support the preparation and execution of payments through electronic banking.
Act as system administrator for the organization's travel and expense management platform.
Requirements
Work experience
Professional education on at least Bachelor level (e.g. HEAO-BE or SPD Bookkeeping).
Minimum 2-3 years relevant experience in an international environment and thorough understanding of administration relating to Accounting.
Proven evidence of accounting and analytical skills, experience with finance software, detail orientation.
Knowledge and abilities
Ability to set priorities whilst maintaining flexible and customer oriented, with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Able to interact and communicate clearly.
Ability to work in a team.Fluency in English (written and spoken) and intermediate Dutch (reading and understanding).
Ability to deliver high quality service.
Ability to work in an international and multi-cultural setting.
Affinity with the mission GRI.
What we offer
Location: Remote within +/- 4h of CET.
Work hours: Full-time (40hrs/week).
Contract type: 1 year with possibility of extension.
Start date: as soon as possible.
Salary benchmarked depending on location. We will share the salary range pertaining to your location of work ahead of the first interview.
Generous leave allowance.
Access to the GRI Academy.
The application deadline for this position is Monday 5 October 2026 at 12:00 (noon) CEST. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
We aim to create a recruitment process that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all candidates have equal opportunities and are evaluated based on their unique skills and experiences. If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, please reach out to us.
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