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Banking

HeadofAccounting

Spain FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Head of Accounting at ING. Skills: Accounting, Financial Reporting, Systems Integration, Leadership. Lead monthly, quarterly, annual closing processes. Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger”

What You'll Achieve.

Strengthening financial governance; Enhancing process efficiency; Supporting the bank’s digital and technological transformation initiatives; Ensuring timeliness and high-quality standards of financial statements and regulatory reports; Fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement; Providing insights, analysis, and financial expertise for strategic decision-making

Industry & Context.

Banking
Problems you'll solve

Analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7–10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities, background in the banking or financial services sector, Proven experience in systems integration projects, including ERP implementation, data migration, process mapping, or financial system upgrades, Solid knowledge of IFRS and banking-related accounting standards, Experience with financial systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar and core banking platforms, Familiarity with integration tools and methodologies

What You'll Do.

annual closing processes

Ensure accuracy and completeness of general ledger

Supervise preparation of financial statements

Ensure internal controls consistent with audit standards

Serve as primary point of contact for auditors

Maintain up-to-date understanding of regulatory requirements

Lead and contribute to system integration projects

Partner closely with IT and business teams

and continuous improvement

and develop accounting team

Support strategic decision-making

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with IT, Finance, Operations, and other business areas; Partner closely with IT and business teams; Collaborate with key stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Operations, and Technology

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities

Process & Methodology

System integration projects, Data migration, Process harmonization, System upgrades, ERP implementations, Connections with core banking platforms

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