Bookkeeper/Administrator
Artzaanstad is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to making art accessible to everyone. As an art lending service and gallery, we have been renting and selling art to businesses and private individuals throughout the Netherlands and beyond for 50 years. Artzaanstad works with local, national, and international artists. The foundation holds a renowned position within the Dutch art world. We are recognized and valued by the Zaan political community and hold a special place in the Zaan social sphere. Artzaanstad’s collection comprises more than 5,000 works representing all styles and techniques.
Since September 2017, Artzaanstad has been located on the Hembrug site in Zaandam, in a historic factory hall with an industrial vibe. The Hembrug site is a unique hub for art and culture in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area. In the coming years, over a thousand homes will be built here, and this site will become the home of one of the world’s largest museums, the ZAMU (Zaandam Amsterdam Museum). At this cultural hotspot in Zaanstad, we face the challenge of achieving our goal of reaching a larger and broader audience and realizing financial growth.
Profile:
You have a business mindset and are results-oriented. You have an affinity for the visual arts and find energy in working with numbers. You independently handle administrative and financial transactions and compile information. This makes you a go-to resource for the organization, and you provide clients with clear advice, explanations, or answers. Are you good with numbers and do you enjoy ensuring that data is recorded accurately and correctly? Do you find it interesting to improve processes and do you see it as a challenge to help shape the future of our foundation? If so, we look forward to welcoming you to the Artzaanstad team.
What you'll be doing:
- You will be responsible for day-to-day administrative tasks, including: maintaining the art and merchandise inventory (both administratively and financially), managing the customer database, handling accounting (including daily banking transactions), invoicing, settling payments with artists, paying suppliers, and managing personnel records.
- Together with the director, you will organize and oversee the planning and control cycle and establish financial frameworks in consultation with others.
- You analyze and justify various (strategic) financial policy decisions and can translate these into financial policy and financial management.
- You are part of the development team working on the new software for the art lending program currently under development, and you are helping to implement this new software
- You are able to weigh different options against one another and offer sound advice.
Our ideal candidate has:
- At least 3 years of experience in an administrative role.
- Knowledge of financial administrative processes and products.
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Experience with Exact Online and Excel. Knowledge of other relevant applications is a plus.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and proper handling of confidential information.
- Accurate and independent work style and a team-oriented attitude.
- Excellent command of Dutch and English.
- A Certificate of Good Conduct (at the request and expense of Artzaanstad).
What we have to offer you:
- A dynamic and creative work environment in a team of eight people.
- An independent role that offers plenty of challenges.
- A one-year contract with the possibility of a permanent position.
- Industry-standard compensation and benefits.
- The option to work from home one day a week, subject to mutual agreement.
- The standard work schedule is 3 shifts of 8 hours each, but we are flexible and open to discussion.
- Borrow a piece of art of your choice for free.
Diverse and inclusive
Artzaanstad is an inclusive organization and adheres to the Fair Practice Code and the Diversity & Inclusion Code. We invite everyone to apply, regardless of your age, gender, cultural background, who you love, or what you believe. We’re eager to learn more about you, your personal motivation, and how you can contribute to and complement our team. You’re more than welcome!
Are you interested?
Does this position and work environment appeal to you? If so, please send your application, including a cover letter and resume, with the subject line “Accountant – Administrative Assistant” by October 31, 2024, to info@artzaanstad.nl
The first interviews will take place during the week of November 5, 2024. For more information about the position, please contact Marc Aijtink, director of Artzaanstad, at 075-6141210 or visit www.artzaanstad.nl.
