Financial Administrative Employee Invoices (Administrative Employee A) (Engels)

As Financial Administrative Employee, you are a member of the Finance team which falls within the Directorate of Business Operations and Customer Services. This directorate supports the Public Entity of Sint Eustatius by aligning operations with administrative priorities and fostering collaborations across sectors. It focuses on enhancing financial management, the digitizing of government services, and improving customer service. Committed to transparency, compliance, and the prudent management of resources, it adheres to core values of respect, integrity, safety, service, and entrepreneurship. The directorate is structured into three units and is pivotal in connecting the administration with the citizens, contributing to the entity's overarching goals.

Tasks and responsibilities
As Financial Administrative Employee you are one of the first points of contact at Unit Finance. You participate in the processing for all invoices handled by the Public Entity of St. Eustatius. You correspond with external clients and internal stakeholders whether in-person, via email or telephone. You assist them with inquiries regarding invoice processing, payment status, and related financial matters. Additionally, you support in the administrative process, - in providing and analyzing relevant financial data for reporting and you ensure an up to date and organized financial administration in collaboration with your administrative colleagues.

Your main responsibilities
• Maintains the accounts payable administration by processing, verifying, and monitoring supplier invoices; collaborates with the Finance administrative team and the Finance Manager to facilitate timely and accurate payments.
• Attends to clients – internal and external – by telephone, in person, and via email, including managing the general finance inbox;
• Maintains proper financial accounting; 
• Provides financial data and analyses for periodic management reports and other financial reports such as budgets, quarterly reports, cash flow forecasts, and annual reports;
• Works closely with internal departments especially by resolving invoice discrepancies and ensuring accurate payment processing;
• Supports the Finance Department with other financial tasks.

Job requirements
• MBO level 4 diploma in financial administration;
• Minimum 3 years working experience in financial administration;
• Experience in processing invoices;
• Experience working with invoice processing software; AFAS software is a plus.

Required Skills and competencies
• Besluit Begroting en Verantwoording BES (BBV BES) Certification is a plus;
• Knowledge of the FinBES is a plus;
• Good English – and Dutch proficiency in speech and writing.

Additional requirements
An assessment, case, and/or reference check may be part of the procedure.
The selected candidate must provide a certificate of good conduct (VOG) and undergo medical evaluation for inclusion in the pension fund.
The following order of preference will be applied during the selection process:
• Employees of the Public Entity Sint Eustatius (internal)
• Residents from or currently living on Sint Eustatius (external)
• Residents of the Caribbean part of the Netherlands (external)
• All other candidates (external)

Apply 
Send your CV and motivation letter no later than 5 January 2026 to:
The Executive Council of the Public Entity of St. Eustatius
Attn: Personnel & Organization
Email: [email protected]
Please note that, due to the upcoming holiday period, this vacancy will remain open longer than usual; however, we encourage you to apply promptly, as the position may be closed earlier if sufficient qualified applications are received.

More information
• Interviews will be scheduled from the 12th of Januari 2026 
• Questions about the position? Please contact Mr. Roland Tuitt – Finance Manager – 
Tel: +599 318 2265 or e-mail: [email protected]
• Questions about the recruitment process? Please contact Ms. Yvonne van ‘t Oever - [email protected]