Accounting & Reporting Specialist | The Hague

How do you value a facility that is so experimental that it does not exist anywhere else in the world? How do you ensure that new forms of project financing involving multiple partners are correctly reflected in the annual report? How do you assess the results of participations that are still in the start-up phase? Just a few of the questions you may encounter in your work. As an Accounting and Reporting specialist, you contribute on many fronts to TNO’s financial reporting and accountability, for example towards the Tax Authorities, TNO’s external auditor, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy (EZK). Your responsibilities include preparing statutory and consolidated financial statements, advising on VAT and corporate income tax issues related to various project contracts and (international) collaborations, hedging currency risks, and designing and validating internal controls. At TNO, you work together with intrinsically motivated colleagues—people who, like you, want to make an impact on the world through research and innovation by contributing to well-being, safety, and (economic) development.

The Financial Accounting (FA) department will be your home base. From FA, you will work with a small and driven team across all levels of TNO, and you will be part of the management team responsible for the FA department (65 FTE). This puts you in the front row when it comes to special transactions, partnerships, sustainability ambitions, and innovative investments—developments that make our financial reporting increasingly complex and challenging.
For example, you will provide advice on our spin-offs, which are designed to bring technology to market more quickly. Or you will help further deploy AI and digitalisation to strengthen TNO’s internal controls and improve processes.

There are plenty of opportunities!

Choosing between public or private? Why would you? You find both incredibly interesting. And, like your TNO colleagues, you are eager to contribute to the world of tomorrow. To do so, you like to apply your expertise, for example in the field of financial reporting standards. Your mindset is innovative and solution-oriented: you come up with new ideas and tools to improve the quality and efficiency of the work.

What we also expect from you:

• At least a completed HBO (Bachelor’s) degree, preferably a completed university MSc.
• RA and/or RB qualification.
• At least 10 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with and knowledge of NL GAAP.
• Extensive experience with ERP systems.
• Excellent command of the Dutch and English languages, both spoken and written.

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary between € 6.850,- and € 8.500,- (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 33 days annual leave on a full-time basis.
• An employer that values and encourages diverse talent, with initiatives like the Female Leadership Program, our Rainbow Community and round tables on inclusion topics.
• We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 of 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.
• Extensive relocation package for international candidates.
• A good pension scheme.

Read more about tailoring your benefits package.

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world. Read more about TNO as an employer.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society. Want to know more? Read what steps we are taking in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Please apply before the 25th of March, 2026. The selection process comprises two interview rounds. The preliminary interview takes place on the 31st of March, 2026. In a final meeting we will discuss the terms of employment and your tailored benefits package. We aim to finalize the entire process within four weeks.

The selection process may include an online assessment and a reference check.

A certificate of Conduct (VOG) is required before starting a new job at TNO.