Finance Group Treasury & Corporate Line (GT & CL) is looking for an IFRS Accounting Advisor for the Hedge Accounting Centre, 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.

The team

Finance GT & CL is overall responsible for the financial management of Treasury, Capital Management and Other Corporate Line activities within ING. Within the function the primary task of the Hedge Accounting Centre 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. In addition, on a quarterly basis the Hedge Accounting Centre provides (Senior) Management with a Global Hedge Accounting Dashboard, summarizing key financial and management information for all hedge accounting programs and locations in ING.

The Hedge Accounting Centre consists of 5 experts with an in-depth knowledge of hedge accounting standards and financial instruments accounting under IFRS.

Responsibilities

Your primary tasks are:

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;Prepare and continuously improve the quarterly global hedge accounting dashboard;Functional support of the ING Network locations, in conjunction with the other Finance GT & CL teams;    Actively support and participate in projects.

How to succeed 

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself. 

Furthermore, you have:

Master degree in finance, preferably in the areas of accountancy (RA) or Accounting and Reporting Standards

4-5 years of relevant experience in a similar role or BIG4 (IFRS Policy /Accountant Policies /Audit Controller /Business Controller (IFRS) /Financial reporting, etc.)

You are a creative and skillful professional, willing to invest further in your capabilities and knowledgeYou have good communication and persuasion skills and are able to present complex issues in a simple and understandable wayStrong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to understand the “big picture” while having an eye for detailStrong writing and presentation skills in order to clearly set out concepts and to produce concise documentsHave a pro-active attitude and ability to operate in a demanding and changing environment

Rewards & benefits  

We want to make sure that it’s possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life. You can find out more about our employment conditions here.  

The benefits of working with us at ING include: 

A salary tailored to your qualities and experience36 or 40 hour workweekIndividual leave: 24+2 individual holiday days based on 36 hr workweekDiversity leave: 3 days per year (1,5 paid, 1,5 unpaid)CSR days: up to 2 days per year to actively engage in society by volunteering13th month salary8% Holiday paymentIndividual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salaryMobility cardAttractive pension schemeHybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation

Want to apply directly?

Please upload your most recent CV and motivation letter by clicking the “Apply” button. 

We are interested in why you want to make this step in your career and why you are looking to join ING, therefor without a cover letter we cannot process your application expressing your motivation.

Multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders will be part of the selection process.

About us 

With 60,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, there is no shortage of opportunities for people with initiative who want to help people take a step ahead in life and in business. Do you want to work at the cutting edge of what’s possible and at the same time ensure you work with integrity and hold the customer’s interests at heart? Do you want to be surrounded by progressive, inspiring, diverse and supportive colleagues? Then there is no better place to invest your talents than at ING. Join us and apply today!