Applications are currently being accepted for the position of full-time Assistant Treasury Accountant at the International Bureau of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA). The successful candidate will work within a team and report to the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer.
The PCA is an intergovernmental organization founded at the first Hague Peace Conference in 1899 to provide a forum for the resolution of international disputes through arbitration and other peaceful means. It is headquartered in the Peace Palace, which was constructed to house the PCA and completed in 1913. The staff of the PCA is comprised of approximately 70 legal, editorial, and administrative staff members of various nationalities, dedicated to facilitating the resolution of disputes involving states, state entities, international organizations, and private parties.
Duties
The Assistant Treasury Accountant will be responsible for:
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- Daily cash management;
- Recording payments and receipts in the PCA’s accounting system;
- Checking invoice details once uploaded into the invoice processing system;
- Paying all invoices both local and international in a timely fashion;
- Reviewing outstanding debtors and creditors;
- Reporting and coordinating correspondence related to Contracting Party contributions;
- Administering Company Credit Cards;
- Supporting the month-end process where necessary;
- Addressing general queries including amendments to Statements of account and ad-hoc reports;
- Providing general financial administration support to the team; and
- Performing any other tasks as directed.
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate for this position is professional, reliable, and trustworthy and would have:
- At least a bachelor’s degree or graduate degree in business administration or finance and accounting;
- Certification from an internationally recognized professional accounting body is an asset;
- Experience working in a financial processing environment;
- A hands-on and pro-active approach;
- Proficiency in MS Excel and a strong affinity with office automation in general, including accounting software (familiarity with AccountView would be an asset);
- Fluency in written and spoken English (requirement);
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple assignments in an efficient and timely manner;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and
- Accountability for delegated tasks and dedication to the work of the organization as a whole.
The PCA is an international organization and staff enjoy privileges and immunities in the Netherlands. Remuneration is in accordance with the Co-ordinated Salary Scale for the Netherlands including a salary exempt from Dutch income tax.
Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV by e-mail to:
recruitment‑recrutement@pca‑cpa.org
The subject line of the email should include “Assistant Treasury Accountant Recruitment”.
The deadline for applications is 6 August 2023.
Recruitment Policy
The PCA is an intergovernmental organization dedicated to serving the international community in the field of dispute resolution. It recruits and employs staff based on the highest standards of competence, integrity, and efficiency.
Vacant posts are filled by nationals of member states based on the needs and available resources of the organization, particularly in relation to the nature and size of the PCA’s caseload, which can vary from year to year. Due regard is given to maintaining an appropriate mix of men and women, and the need to seek geographical diversity in order to maintain the international character of the institution.
Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
Soort dienstverband: Fulltime, Vaste baan
Flexibele taalvereiste:
- Nederlands niet vereist
Opleiding:
- Bachelor (Gewenst)
Taal:
- Engels (Vereist)
Werklocatie: Fysiek
Deadline sollicitaties: 06-08-2023
