All-round financial administrative professional

Are you looking for a role where you have full autonomy over the administration and directly contribute to an organization that makes the world smarter? At Almende, we offer you exactly that!

About Almende

Almende is a unique organization with two core activities, each bringing its own financial dynamics:

1. Research and technology

We work on international research projects focused on complex societal issues. Our role is to build the technology within these projects.

2. Venture builder

We help entrepreneurs grow innovative ideas into successful companies. As a venture builder, we are at the cradle of new enterprises and guide them through their growth.

We are a small-scale, flat organization without office politics. Our culture is informal, communication lines are short, and we give our people a high degree of trust to work independently.

Your role: stability in a dynamic environment

Due to the upcoming retirement of our current colleague, we are looking for a new, permanent team member to ensure continuity for the years to come.

In this position, you are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the financial administration and serve as the stable factor within an organization that is always in development.

The bulk of your work is operational: you enjoy maintaining the various administrations of our companies and research projects with precision and care every day. Additionally, you prepare the year-end closing and manage the personnel administration.

You will be closely involved in the startup phase of new subsidiaries, helping them stay financially in control. You are the pivot that helps our continuously changing organization maintain a clear financial overview.

Your responsibilities

Daily administration

You are the driving force behind the purchase and sales invoices, you process bank transactions, assist with project administrations, and perform the preparatory work for VAT returns.

You support management with administrative tasks related to various subsidy schemes, such as collecting time registration sheets and tracking eligible costs for innovation projects.

Personnel & payroll

You coordinate payroll mutations and expense claims and keep personnel files up-to-date.

You draft employment contracts. You advise on various HRM issues, such as changes in laws and regulations or the recruitment of personnel from abroad.

Reporting & closing

You periodically prepare the balance sheet. You draw up cash flow statements and perform the preparatory work for the annual accounts so they are ready for the accountant. You work closely with the various subsidiaries in this process.

Information point

You are the permanent point of contact for the management team and the entrepreneurs within our ecosystem regarding current financial status and personnel matters.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a loyal, reliable professional who enjoys managing their own domain and who finds satisfaction in maintaining a stable financial overview for a long period within our growing organizations.

You have a relevant financial education (at least HBO/Bachelor level).
You have demonstrable experience in managing a complete administration.
You enjoy working independently and are accurate in executing daily tasks.
You possess sufficient professional knowledge to independently prepare cash flow statements and annual accounts.

What we offer

A long-term role: A position where you become the trusted pivot of the organization (we start with a temporary contract with the intention of a permanent contract upon good performance).
Autonomy: The freedom to determine your own work and daily schedule within a healthy, solid administration.
A great workplace: An informal culture in an innovative setting in Rotterdam.

The application process

Apply

Send us your resume at careers@almende.org

First meeting

We’ll first check if your profile fits. If yes, we’ll set up an interview with the CEO and/or the COO.

Offer

If there’s a mutual connection, we’ll make you a great offer. Hopefully, we can welcome you to our team soon!