Finance & Payroll Officer

Are you an ambitious finance professional with several years of experience and ready to take the next step within a professional Finance department? Then we are looking for you!

What makes us unique?

Marine Service Noord (MSN) is an innovative and sustainably operating company in the maritime sector, specializing in energy systems, advanced technology and complex piping systems for luxury yachts and commercial vessels. Since 1988, MSN has completed more than 700 full installations and over 2,350 kilometers of piping, always working closely with the client from design through to commissioning. MSN is driving innovation in the energy transition by developing advanced systems for hydrogen, methanol and other alternative fuels.

Trust, development and innovation form the foundation of our organization. Our employees have the opportunity to grow and develop while actively contributing to high-quality and future-focused solutions. As MSN continues to grow and evolve, we are always looking for talented professionals who share our ambition to shape a sustainable future for the maritime industry.

The challenge 

You will be responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and efficient processing of the monthly payroll. You will carefully review payroll processing and ensure that all applicable laws and regulations are correctly applied. In addition, you will be the point of contact for employees with questions about their salary and the related payroll system. You will respond to questions in a service-oriented manner and ensure that employees receive the support they need.

In addition to payroll administration, you will prepare reports and analyses. You will identify discrepancies, investigate their causes where necessary, and actively contribute ideas for improvement. You will also support various financial administrative activities, such as processing purchase invoices and registering new employees in the different systems.

You will work closely with colleagues in Finance and HR and actively contribute to further optimizing and automating processes. You will think along with the team about more efficient ways of working and identify opportunities to improve administrative processes. This position also offers you plenty of room to develop yourself further and grow into a senior role as a finance professional.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional and intellectual ability, with a completed degree in Finance or a related field, such as Finance & Control;

• Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in payroll administration, preferably within a project-based working environment;

• Experience with payroll software, preferably Cobra (SD Worx);

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft 365;

• Demonstrable experience with automated administrative processes and ERP systems is required;

• Good command of both Dutch and English.

What do we offer?

At MSN, you will be part of a close-knit and open team of around 100 employees. MSN is known for its people-oriented approach and warm working environment, where employees feel valued and heard. This is reflected in teams built on trust and opportunities for personal and professional development, where colleagues look out for one another. There is also plenty of room for socializing outside of work. Our staff association organizes enjoyable events at least twice a year, and every year we get together for a summer barbecue and a festive Christmas gathering.

We offer an attractive gross monthly salary between €4.300 and €5.000, depending on your education and experience. Based on a full-time position, you will receive 27 vacation days and 13 ADV days. In addition, we offer collective disability insurance, a reliable pension scheme in accordance with the Metalektro collective labour agreement (CAO), employee discounts, a bicycle scheme and a travel allowance.