Senior IFRS Accounting Advisor in Amsterdam

Introduction
Finance Group Treasury & Corporate Line (GT & CL) is looking for a Senior IFRS Accounting Advisor for the Hedge Accounting Center, with a strong financial background and the desire to work in an ambitious and dynamic finance team with a high level of business expertise and specialist knowledge.
 

Your Work Environment

Finance GT & CL is overall responsible for the financial management of Group Treasury and Corporate Line activities within ING. Within the function the primary task of the Hedge Accounting Center is to develop and set global hedge accounting strategies and standards. Furthermore, the team supports internal stakeholders (Finance & Risk, Group Treasury, ALCO, ING network locations) by providing pro-active business analysis and advice in the area of hedge accounting and financial instruments. External stakeholders include auditors and industry groups.

The Hedge Accounting Center consists of 6 experts with an in-depth knowledge of hedge accounting standards and financial instruments accounting under IFRS.
 

What you’ll do

• Develop and set hedge accounting strategies and standards in line with accounting standards (IFRS), obtain approval by Policies & Procedures and external auditor;
• Analysis and advice to internal stakeholders (Group Treasury, Finance & Risk) on Hedge Accounting- and Financial Instruments related topics
• Functional support of the ING Network locations, in conjunction with the other Finance GT & CL teams;    
• Interact with external stakeholders on hedge accounting topics;
• Actively support and participate in projects;
• Support the development of the professionals in the team.
   

How to succeed

• You can demonstrate that you hold at least a Master degree, preferably in the areas of accountancy (RA) or Accounting and Reporting Standards
• You have more than 7 years working experience within the banking and/or Auditing/Consulting (Big4) sector, preferably in the areas of financial accounting (policies) and reporting;
• In-depth knowledge of financial instruments, hedge accounting strategies and relevant IFRS accounting standards (IAS 39/IFRS 9);
• You are fluent in English, both written and verbal;
• Capable to operate in an international setting, with sensitivity to cultural differences.
• You are a creative and skillful professional who can come up with out-of-the box solutions, you have the ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and in an agile way;
• You are seen as a reliable and valuable business partner for both internal and external stakeholders;
• You have excellent communication, writing, presentation and persuasion skills and are able to present complex issues in a simple and understandable way in order to clearly set out concepts and to produce concise documents;
• Superb analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to understand the “big picture” while having an eye for detail;
• Have a pro-active attitude and ability to operate in a demanding and changing environment.
   

What we offer

A job from 36 to 40 hours and a unique offer that fits in with the times of today. We take into account your home situation and your ambitions and help you to balance work and private life. Discover yourself our employment
To give you an idea, we will tell you about the benefits of working at ING:

• A salary tailored to your qualities and experience
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work at home
• A reimbursement for travel expenses
• 24 vacation days with a 36-hour working week. If you work 40 hours a week, you will receive 27 vacation days
• Pension scheme
• 13th month salary
• Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary
• 8% Holiday payment
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities to realize your ambitions
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues who strive for the very best
• Progressive way of working according to the Agile method, so that new ideas come to life

Questions?
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About us

With around 52,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to make a difference. We hire smart people like you for your potential, not your past. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on more responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself. If you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible, surrounded by progressive, inspiring and supportive colleagues, there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us.