Policy Specialist
Driebergen-Rijsenburg (The Netherlands)
Triodos Bank prepares its financial statements in accordance with IFRS. You will be the specialist who interprets relevant external reporting developments, update and writes our accounting policies and manual. You also create ad hoc accounting policies for new or complex transactions. Together with the Regulatory Reporting Policy Specialist, you are the secretary to the Reporting Policy Committee which directly reports to the Executive Board.
You will work in the international Finance team, supporting the quality of the financial reporting of Triodos Bank, while helping to grow the overall maturity of the CFO function. You will help us to ''change finance to finance change'', by being on top of changing accounting policies and applying those policies to new transactions and business cases. You do so by:
- As subject matter expert, you bring a good understanding of IFRS and enjoy interpreting and applying these standards for the bank. This includes keeping the accounting manual updated
- Support the (half) year financial reporting processes
- Write accounting policies and present these to the Reporting Policy Committee
- Prepare and take minutes of the Reporting Policy Committee
- Your capabilities in supporting decision making with sound technical considerations
Profile
This is you
You are an IFRS policy professional with IFRS knowledge on a wide range of accounting topics, including financial instrument accounting. You communicate easily, both verbally and in writing. You want to help the organisation comply with IFRS through sound reporting. At the same time, you look out-of-the-box for new ways to improve. You are able to work in an international organisation.This is complemented by:
- A Register Accountant degree or Masters degree in accounting
- 8+ years of work experience in the financial sector and/or big4 accounting firms, including relevant experience regarding IFRS reporting
- Thinking systemically able to zoom in and zoom out
- Result oriented and able to work independently, coping well with fluctuating work pressure and flexible to support colleagues
- Comfortable to have difficult discussions and hold your ground when needed
- Strong in building partnerships and work in (different) networks
- Fluency in Dutch and English
Offer
What we offer you
An inspiring work cultureThe most important thing about working with us is that you are part of community that is changing the world for the better. We are constantly improving our work culture to create conditions where every person can thrive, so you are able to:
- find a sense of meaning in your work
- create positive energy and impact with your co-workers
- build mutual trust and respect in working relationships
- enjoy fulfilment at a professional and personal level
A comfortable working environmentOur award-winning sustainable head office is based in Driebergen-Zeist, the Netherlands at the Reehorst Estate, just a 3 minutes’ walk from the train station. Combined with working from home, it is an inspiring place to work and connect with your colleagues. One of the interesting facts about it is that we can completely take the building apart and move it to a new location.
And of course, great remuneration and working conditions:
- a salary appropriate to the position, our remuneration policy and your experience
- an attractive pension policy
- a mobility card (including free private travels)
- flexible working hours and the opportunity to work from home
- reimbursement of a company bicycle to the max of € 1,500
- 30 holiday days with a 40-hour working week, plus the option of buying 2 weeks of extra holiday days
- extra leave to contribute to voluntary work
- a range of education and training opportunities
- the option to join our collective health insurance
- a working from home allowance per home office day
- suitable home office equipment up to € 750 every 5 years
Sounds interesting?If you feel that you want to make a difference, don’t hesitate to join the Triodos community by applying for this role.
Everyone is welcome and our culture is built with human dignity at its core. We believe in equity and diversity, and we know how valuable everyone’s individual perspectives are. We strive to create an environment in which all co-workers and our broader community can feel safe and included.
The closing date for applications is: 10-08-2025
If the role interests you but you still have some questions, please connect with us. If there are any additional adjustments you may need during the application process, please email: Coen de Winter, Talent Acquisition Expert, at [email protected].
We also don’t want to miss out on candidates who feel they don’t exactly match the job description, so if this is a role that sounds interesting to you, and you feel you could add value, please apply.
Who we are
Triodos Bank is a leading expert in sustainable banking, founded in 1980 in the Netherlands, with branches in Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom, and Spain.Triodos Investment Management is a globally recognised leader in impact investing, that currently manages 20 funds invested in both Europe and emerging markets.Triodos Regenerative Money Centre is our business unit launched in 2019 with the explicit goal of restoring and regenerating nature and society.We are a certified B Corp since 2015. B Corp is a growing global community of successful and sustainable companies that create positive social impact and change.We are also one of the founders of The Global Alliance for Banking on Values, a global network of independent banks using finance to deliver sustainable economic, social, and environmental development.
www.triodos.com | www.triodos-im.com | www.triodosfoundation.nl
Location
Driebergen-Rijsenburg (The Netherlands)
Publication Date
21 July 2025