Financial Administrative Employee BQ-SE

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The Public Entity of Sint Eustatius (OLE) carries out both municipal and provincial tasks for this special municipality of the Netherlands. We are seeking a temporary candidate for the following position: Financial Administrative Employee (Administrative Employee B)

The Public Entity of Sint Eustatius (OLE) carries out both municipal and provincial tasks on this special municipality of the Netherlands. Together with our 180 colleagues, we work towards good governance, sustainable development and a strong community. Working at OLE means helping shape the future of a unique and resilient island.

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.

Duties 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.

Working Conditions

The selected candidate may receive:

Temporary employment for a trial period of one year, with the prospect of permanent employment.
Salary: Scale 7, gross monthly between $2,791.20 – $3,768.12 (36-hour workweek).
Working hours: Full-time, 36 hours per week.
Allowances: Holiday allowance of 8.33% and an end-of-year bonus of 8.33% of the annual salary.
168 holiday hours per year pro rata based of a 36-hour working week.
Benefits: Inclusion in the pension fund.
A supportive and professional working environment.
A relocation scheme for candidates who respond from outside the island.

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)

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.

Apply

Send your CV and motivation letter no later than 5 January 2026

Visit The Executive Council of the Public Entity of St. Eustatius Career page for more information on how to apply.

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.