Senior Accountant (cover)

Senior Accountant (Interim)

12 month fixed term contract/ full time

Location: The Netherlands (hybrid)

Salary: The approximate gross salary for this role will be around € 75,097.75 - € 80,104.26 per annum (including 8.33% holiday pay), which is 75-80% of the salary band, in which you can grow to 100%.

For further information about the compensation and benefits package available please refer to the ‘What you can expect’ section below. 

The Greenpeace International (GPI) Finance Unit is at the heart of our global mission, ensuring that every Euro contributed by our supporters is managed with integrity, transparency, and strategic precision. We provide the financial expertise and technical rigor necessary to fuel the fight against environmental destruction and strengthen human rights across the globe.

Our Senior Accountant is a pivotal role within the International Finance team. You will be a technical expert and a hands-on practitioner, working closely with the Financial Controller to ensure the integrity of our global financial data. From managing complex National and Regional Office (NRO) transactions to producing high-level Annual Financial Statements, you will act as a key "sparring partner" on technical accounting issues. You will be a central point of contact for the Global Finance community, ensuring that our financial systems support the evolving needs of a high-pressure, international campaigning network.

We are looking for a candidate who combines professional accounting mastery with a proactive, structured approach. You are someone who can navigate the complexities of IFRS while translating financial data into meaningful insights for stakeholders. Experience in a multi-cultural, global environment is essential, as you will be the primary finance business partner for teams across the world.

In this role you will focus on:

1. Processes, Policies, and Procedures:

• Proactively improve internal controls and processes to safeguard Greenpeace resources while staying agile.

• Ensure financial policies are comprehensive, up-to-date, and effectively communicated through training materials for staff across GPI.
  

2. Technical Financial Support:

• Lead the financial accounting function for NRO-related monthly, quarterly, and year-end activities.

• Ensure all NRO postings and recharges are accurate, reconciled, and delivered on a timely basis.

• Act as the main Finance Business Partner for the Global Finance teams, articulating solutions for technical accounting challenges.
  

3. Year-End Financial Statements:

• Work alongside the Financial Controller and Finance Manager to ensure a smooth audit process and the timely delivery of Annual Financial Statements.

• Take total responsibility for specific sections of the GPI statements and standalone Stichtingen (Foundation) financial statements.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS SME and the Dutch Civil Code.
  

4. Strategic Support:

• Support the annual budget process in collaboration with the Management Accountant and Financial Controller.

• Act as a backfill for the Finance Manager and Financial Controller when required.

For further information about this role, please see the full job description HERE.

What we’re looking for:

Remember no one has every skill or experience needed for this role and you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well suited to excel in this role:

• Professionally qualified financial accountant with experience in producing annual reports and statutory statements.

• Technical accounting experience with the ability to apply accounting standards, specifically IFRS, in a practical setting.

• Experience in reconciling and reviewing accounts on a timely basis, preferably within a complex or international environment.

• A proactive working style with the ability to look for and implement improvements to internal processes.

• Demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and ability to collaborate with cross-cultural teams.

• Fluent in English, both verbal and written and preferably one other language.

• Digitally literate: able to work with digital tools and online systems; willing and able to learn new ones.

• Intermediate to advanced level of excel skills.

• Flexible approach to working with colleagues across multiple time zones and open to international travel.

• Support for and belief in the core aims and values of Greenpeace.

• Demonstrable support for and belief in the Greenpeace network core aims and values.

• Digital literacy skills; the ability to learn and utilise our digital platforms to successfully perform the role function (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack and Zoom is an advantage)

What you can expect:

• Contract: 12 month fixed term contract

• Pension Scheme: Competitive pension fund

• Holidays: 30 days of annual leave 

• Hybrid Working: We value both autonomy and connection. The actual working arrangement between office and home can be agreed with the line manager and the team later.

• Health Care: Compensation for health care expenses

• Public Transport: A public transport card valid throughout the Netherlands

You’ll be encouraged to develop both personally and professionally, taking advantage of the wide range of learning and development opportunities available to our staff. Staff can also access our wellness initiatives, such as yoga and meditation and also have the opportunity to join our global Equity, Diversity & Inclusion staff communities.

Please visit the careers site, to learn more about working for Greenpeace.

About us:

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent national/regional organisations, and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to:

• protect biodiversity in all its forms

• prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air and fresh water

• end all nuclear threats

• promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence

To Apply:

If you share our vision, please click 'Apply' to begin your application.

To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.

Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.

It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

At GPI, we understand the benefits of using open AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT), however for the purpose of this application we prefer to see answers that were tailored by candidates themselves, without relying too much on these tools, so we can get a good impression on your thinking.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can't be submitted via this email.

We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.

Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!

CLOSING DATE: 23 February 2026, 23:59 (CET)