Financieel medewerker
Assistant Financial Controller (vac.nr. 15.119) Vast NIEUW
UWC Maastricht has a full time vacancy for an Assistant Financial Controller. Currently this is 0.5 FTE fixed position and 0.5 FTE long term illness cover. Due to the nature of this vacancy we can only employ local staff with a work permit or EU passport.
The Assistant Financial Controller supports the Financial Manager in maintaining accurate financial administration and ensuring timely financial reporting. The role combines operational finance responsibilities with analytical support for budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. In this role, the Assistant Financial Controller also acts as the right hand of the Financial Manager in the financial planning and reporting cycle. This includes supporting the preparation of the annual budget, monitoring actual results against budget, preparing financial analyses, and contributing to the preparation of the annual accounts and audit process. The position therefore combines operational financial administration with analytical and controlling responsibilities.
The Assistant Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial processes, monitoring budgets, and supporting the preparation of financial reports, liquidity forecasts, and the annual accounts. In the absence of the Financial Manager, the Assistant Financial Controller may act as a point of contact for financial matters.
The position is part of the Finance Team, which consists of 4 people, including you.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and support the day-to-day financial administration.
- Maintain financial ledgers and ensure accurate and timely bookkeeping.
- Manage the memo ledger and related financial records.
- Monitor departmental budgets and provide budget holders with financial insights.
- Prepare periodic financial reports and overviews of income and expenditure.
- Support the preparation of the annual budget, financial forecasts and liquidity planning.
- Assist with the preparation of the annual accounts and related financial documentation.
- Prepare and submit VAT declarations and the “Uitbetaalde Bedragen aan Derden” declaration to the Dutch tax authorities.
- Ensure proper processing of digital invoicing and accounting procedures.
- Monitor cash administration and report any discrepancies to the Financial Manager.
- Perform ad-hoc financial analysis when required.
- Identify and investigate inconsistencies between budgets, invoices and financial records.
- Alert the Financial Manager to financial irregularities or risks.
- Contribute to improving financial procedures, internal controls and administrative processes.
Wij vragen
Commitment Pursuing the UWC mission requires a commitment from our staff members to the following values: International and cultural understanding, celebration of difference, personal responsibility and integrity, mutual responsibility and respect, compassion and service, respect for the environment, a sense of idealism, personal challenge, action and personal example. It should be noted that the school is a dynamic and high energy environment: the satisfaction from working at UWC Maastricht is high – but so are the demands on time and engagement.
Education degree and professional experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
- Preferably at least 1-2 year of relevant professional experience in finance, accounting or controlling Professional competencies
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies:
- Financial accuracy and attention to detail: ability to maintain reliable and well-structured financial records.
- Analytical skills: ability to interpret financial data and support decision making.
- Collaboration: contributing effectively to a small and professional finance team.
- Communication: able to communicate financial matters clearly with colleagues and budget holders.
- Continuous improvement mindset: identifying opportunities to improve processes and internal controls.
- Advanced Excel skills: experience with payroll systems and financial software is considered an advantage.
- Language skills: Dutch (native or professional proficiency) and working proficiency in English (minimum CEFR level B1).
Wij bieden
een uitstekend pakket aan arbeidsvoorwaarden binnen een prettige werkomgeving:
- een goed salaris, 8% vakantiegeld én een 13e maand
- 12 weken vakantieverlof per jaar
- een persoonlijkbudget, van 90 uren per jaar (op fulltime basis) voor het vergroten van de werkbalans
- de mogelijkheid om fiscaal voordelig een fiets, tablet, telefoon of fitnessabonnement te kopen
- volledige vergoeding van de premie voor gedeeltelijke arbeidsongeschiktheidsverzekering
- ruimte om jezelf te ontwikkelen door cursussen en trainingen met je professionaliseringsbudget
Een werkplek op één van onze mooie scholen, wat wil je nog meer?
Geïnteresseerd?
If you would like to know more about this challenging position, please contact our HR Team via vacancies@uwcmaastricht.nl.
Your Application Your application should meet the following requirements: • It contains a full CV and motivation letter. • Your application should be written in English, as we are working in an international environment. For more info and to apply: Working at UWC Maastricht – UWC Maastricht
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