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Europe Regional Accounting Manager
World Resources Institute. Prepare and perform first-line review of monthly and quarterly reconciliations for WRI Europe entities .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in accounting processes, financial analysis, and budgeting, with a strong ability to prepare reconciliations, manage audits, and interpret financial information for diverse stakeholders. Proficient in system implementation and process improvements within financial operations.
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Accounting PrinciplesFinancial AnalysisBudgetingERP SystemsAudit Preparation
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Hard Skills
ReconciliationJournal EntriesAccrualsPrepaymentsExpense TrackingCash-Flow ForecastingVariance AnalysisFinancial ReportingPolicy DevelopmentData Quality Monitoring
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationMentoringProcess ImprovementProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
WorkdayTime & ExpenseOnline Payment Processing SystemsERP ToolsAccounting Software
Certifications & Qualifications
ACCACPACMA
Industry Keywords
Non-Governmental OrganizationDonor-Funded ProjectsFinancial ComplianceInternal AuditStatutory Reporting
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Prepare and perform first-line review of monthly and quarterly reconciliations for WRI Europe entities
- Support monthly and year-end finance closure, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments and reclassifications
- Coordinate and monitor expense tracking, coding, approvals and documentation
- Process or review vendor invoices and purchase orders for Europe entities
- Prepare and help execute payment runs
- Assist with cash-flow forecasts and monitor cash positions
- Support budget monitoring and prepare budget-versus-actual reports with variance commentary
- Act as an operational contact point for internal finance questions
- Propose improvements to accounting processes and controls
- Help document and consistently apply systems, policies and processes
- Assist with monitoring statutory and internal finance-policy compliance
- Support internal and external audit preparation
- Support configuration of accounting and budgeting systems and local regulatory reporting needs
- Monitor ERP and related-system data quality
- Maintain the WRI Europe Accounting Handbook
- Support system and process improvements, dashboards, operational reports and ad-hoc analysis
- Provide backup support for the Regional Manager or accounting staff
Requirements
What you’ll need- Completed bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field
- Full-time relevant experience with accounting processes, year-end closing work and audit procedures
- Demonstrated understanding of accounting principles and monthly closing procedures
- Experience contributing to the set-up of policies and processes
- Competence in budgeting, financial analysis and forecasting
- Experience preparing dashboards or management reports for non-finance stakeholders
- Ability to interpret financial information for a non-technical audience
- Experience collaborating effectively with a distributed team
- Existing work authorization required for candidates based in the UK; WRI cannot sponsor UK visas
- Accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, CMA or equivalent is advantageous
- Experience managing and mentoring teams is advantageous
- Experience with Workday, Time & Expense and online payment processing systems, or similar ERP and expense tools, is advantageous
- Experience with donor-funded projects or grants within an international NGO is desirable
- Experience with system implementation, automation, testing and troubleshooting with external vendors/consultants is a plus
Benefits
Comp & perks- Access to the WRI global network and opportunities to exchange with and learn from colleagues worldwide
- Varied learning and training opportunities
- Diversity and inclusion-focused workplace
- Opportunity to join working groups and affinity groups
- Hybrid working model with flexible working hours
- Generous leave days that increase with tenure
- 8% vacation allowance for Netherlands-based employees (salary stated excluding allowance)