Administrative Assistant (part-time)

Are you organized, proactive, and looking to support a purpose-driven company in sustainable food innovation? Then read below!

We work with a leading innovator in sustainable food, specializing in plant-based oils and fats, advancing R&D, driving co-creation with partners, and promoting responsible sourcing in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals across Europe and Africa.

To support their growing operations, we are looking for a part-time Administration Assistant who can bring structure, accuracy, and a proactive spirit to their team in Amsterdam.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage finance administration tasks such as invoice control, expense verification, and bank reconciliations


• Assist with preparing budgets, forecasts, and closing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports


• Assist with managing Accounts Receivable (A/R) and Accounts Payable (A/P)


• Coordinate expatriate onboarding and offboarding processes


• Support IT coordination alongside external advisers


• Provide general office support, including scheduling meetings, maintaining filing systems, and managing supplies


• Help new employees and expats integrate smoothly into the organization


• Maintain administrative systems such as SharePoint


• Contribute to other tasks as requested

Requirements:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in administration or finance support


• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or Economics


• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel


• Experience with Exact and/or Personio is a plus


• Strong communication skills in English; knowledge of Dutch and Japanese is an asset


• Valid work and residence permit for the Netherlands


• Open to flexible part-time work (18 to 30 hours per week)


• Willing to travel to the Wageningen office occasionally

Benefits:

• Hybrid work flexibility


• Pension plan and commuting allowance


• Annual performance incentive after conversion to permanent employment

Does the role as Administrative Assistant align with your skill set? Then do not hesitate to follow our convenient application process below and: Apply now!

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