I look back on my student life at EUR with a good feeling. Now it's my time to contribute to this beautiful organisation.
Marja Oberink
Senior Financieel Specialist
Since December 1st 2024, Marja has been working at the Finance department as a Senior Financial Specialist. Her choice to apply for a job at our university was quickly made. She studied at EUR herself and looks back on her study time with a good feeling. 'Now it's my time to contribute to this wonderful organisation.'
'Within the Monitoring & Reporting team, I am involved in the annual accounts and the associated file for the accountant', says Marja. Together they ensure that the audit of the annual accounts runs smoothly. 'We also work on the internal control of processes that lead to items in the annual accounts. Our department consists of a department head and nine colleagues. Together we form a close-knit and professional team.'
'The best thing about working at the university is my enthusiastic, social and open colleagues', says Marja. 'There is a lot of attention for people and the organisation offers flexibility, for example by offering the option to work partly from home.' At the same time, her position also brings challenges. 'A major challenge is finding connections with other departments. We all work towards the same goal, but it is essential to have a clear idea of who does what and how we can make optimal use of each other's knowledge and work. Fortunately, colleagues are easy to reach and emails are usually responded to quickly, which makes collaborating pleasant.'
Room for personal input and growth
Marja attaches great value to the room for personal input and growth. 'I have a lot of freedom in how I carry out my work and there is plenty of room for further professionalisation. If I have questions or ideas, there is always the opportunity to discuss them. In this way, I contribute in my own way to the ambitions of EUR and the creation of positive social impact.'