Key Skills

Job Description

Cordaid is an international organisation for development and humanitarian assistance, working especially in fragile and conflict-affected regions. Guided by Christian values of human dignity, justice and compassion, we work towards a world without poverty and with equitable opportunities for all. More than 1.9 billion people live in fragile contexts where access to essential services and opportunities is limited. Together with our partners, we support locally led programmes that strengthen healthcare, education, agrifood and justice systems. When crises occur, we work alongside local organisations to provide humanitarian assistance. Cordaid is headquartered in the Netherlands and operates in 15 countries across Africa and Asia, drawing on decades of in-country expertise. Around 800 employees worldwide contribute to our mission. Cordaid is also part of international networks and alliances such as Caritas Internationalis, ACT Alliance and CIDSE. Cordaid is looking for a Treasury & Accounts Payable Specialist (36 hours, based in The Hague) As our dedicated and proactive Treasury & Accounts Payable Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting an accurate, compliant, and efficient financial administration, accounts payable processing, and operational treasury management across Cordaid. In this key role, you will help safeguard financial integrity, secure reliable payment workflows, and ensure vital cash flow visibility across our global operating structure. You will operate within our corporate governance and integrity compliance framework, working closely with internal teams, procurement, regional field teams, and Shared Services colleagues. What you do Financial & Treasury Administration: Ensure accurate, timely, and reliable accounts payable operations and transaction processing, including managing daily cash flows, bank transactions, and short-term liquidity. Compliance & Governance: Maintain strict adherence to Cordaid’s Integrated Management System, internal control frameworks, donor regulations, and external statutory requirements. Budget & Reporting Support: Support monthly expenditure tracking, budget monitoring, and the compilation of complete financial data/documentation needed for management reporting and donor accountability. Operational Efficiency: Optimize day-to-day transaction workflows and structural balance reconciliations within our financial systems to guarantee smooth operational continuity. Audit & Risk Mitigation: Contribute to a robust internal control environment by maintaining meticulous audit trails, supporting audit processes, and identifying potential financial risks or irregularities. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal teams, procurement, regional field teams, and Shared Services colleagues to ensure a consistent application of standard financial procedures. System Optimization: Support the effective use of corporate financial tools (ERPx) and digital workflow platforms, actively suggesting updates to simplify administrative steps and improve service delivery quality. Integrity Standards: Fulfill all core integrity responsibilities outlined in Cordaid's Integrity Framework, championing a safe, transparent, and highly accountable working environment. Who you are You have relevant education or proven hands-on working experience in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field. You have a strong foundational understanding of accounts payable processes, international payment systems, and treasury/cash administration. You possess solid knowledge of basic financial bookkeeping, ledger reconciliations, and standard internal controls. You are familiar with financial compliance, donor guidelines, and automated workflow environments (experience with ERPx or similar cloud ERP systems is an advantage). You possess exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and strong analytical problem-solving skills. You are a collaborative professional with a "One Cordaid" mindset, able to build trusting relationships across varied cultures and teams. You are an adaptable team player with a service-oriented approach who can manage changing priorities under operational pressure. You have an excellent command of English, both spoken and written. Knowledge of French or Dutch is a welcoming asset. What we offer A professional role within an international organization focused on social impact and locally led development. A position graded in scale 8, with a salary range of € 3.030,- to € 4.616,- gross per month based on a 36-hour work week, depending on relevant experience (excluding 8% vacation allowance and 8.3% end-of-year allowance). a position for 1 year starting as soon as possible. More information Applications including a motivation letter and CV in English for the attention of Sandrien Izaaks, HR Change Manager a.i., including the contact details of references at the last two employers can be uploaded through our website: https://www.cordaid.org/en/working-for-cordaid/390456-Treasury&AccountsPayableSpecialist-6282/ Your application must be received by 26 October 2026 at the latest. Cordaid is fully committed to a safe working environment and the highest integrity standards. To read more on our commitment to Integrity, click here: https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-of-conduct/ an integrity screening will be part of this application procedure. Cordaid signed up to the IASC Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. Applicants must be nationals of a European Union member State or have a valid work permit for the European Union and reside currently in The Netherlands. An assessment and / or a presentation of a “case study” can be part of the selection procedure. For more information about Cordaid, please visit our website: www.cordaid.org Acquisition regarding this vacancy is not appreciated.

Core Responsibilities

Manage accurate accounts payable processing, daily cash flows, bank transactions, and short-term liquidity while maintaining compliance with internal controls, donor rules, and statutory requirements. Support budget monitoring, reporting, reconciliations, audits, risk identification, and improvements to financial systems and workflows in collaboration with internal and regional teams.

Requirements

Relevant education or hands-on experience in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field is required, along with foundational knowledge of accounts payable, international payments, treasury administration, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and internal controls. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and analytical, collaborative, and adaptable skills, familiarity with compliance and automated workflows, and excellent spoken and written English; French or Dutch and ERPx experience are assets.