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Accounting and Reporting Expert

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ING

Jan 15, 2025

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Banking & Finance
  • Manila
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AI generated summary

  • You should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance, IFRS knowledge, UAT testing experience, and good time management. A Master’s and CPA are preferred; banking and EU regulation understanding is a plus.
  • You will handle month-end accounting, prepare regulatory reports, manage reconciliations, improve processes, ensure compliance, communicate with stakeholders, and support ad hoc projects.

Requirements

  • Graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Equivalent
  • Master’s Degree and Certified Public Accountant certification is desired
  • Basic to proficient understanding of banking knowledge and products
  • Knowledgeable on IFRS
  • Understanding of key financial markets and lending products traded in ING, as well as key EU regulations.
  • Experience of UAT testing for system changes
  • Ability to work on tasks and manage own time to meet deadlines.
  • Skilled in communicating on complex topics and solutions and must be open to ideas from others.
  • Comfortable working in an international context.
  • Transparent, flexible, and motivated to make every day a success

Responsibilities

  • Execution of product and general ledger accounting and processing of month-end closure procedure
  • Preparation of regulatory reports, Balance Sheet, P&L and processing of key controls and quality controls.
  • Managing of the month-end intercompany reconciliation process for ledger
  • Preparation of invoices, accruals, asset management activities, etc. (daily, monthly, quarterly, and annually, and additional reporting requests as required)
  • Creation of management information reports & dashboards
  • Process improvement around Head Office accounting & reporting functions
  • Ensuring compliance with Accounting Standards and ING financial reporting framework
  • Project related Head Office reporting requirements
  • Other ad hoc projects as requested
  • Involvement in the preparation and execution of product and general ledger entries, invoices, accruals, asset management activities.
  • Processing of monthly, quarterly & yearly closure procedures.
  • Creating management information reports & dashboards and preparing regulatory reports
  • Prepare accounting advice and investigate to solve accounting breaks.
  • Ensure compliance with policy and procedure documents including group Standards of Practice
  • Regular refresh of policy and procedure documents
  • Projects/tasks provided by Senior Management or business
  • Ad hoc projects Communication & Stakeholder management
  • Ensuring internal and external stakeholders are informed about delivery of accounting & reporting activities during closings
  • Working with key stakeholders to align expected turnaround times for remediation, gaining approval for suggested remediation actions, and coordinating the appropriate action with the teams that are responsible for executing those actions and monitor remediation actions till closure.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of the Accounting and Reporting Expert?

The main responsibilities include executing product and general ledger accounting, preparing regulatory reports and key financial statements, managing intercompany reconciliations, creating management information reports, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and ING's financial reporting framework.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required, while a Master's Degree and Certified Public Accountant certification are desired.

Is experience in banking products necessary for this role?

A basic to proficient understanding of banking knowledge and products is required for the Accounting and Reporting Expert position.

What accounting standards should candidates be knowledgeable about?

Candidates should have knowledge of IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards).

Will I be involved in regulatory reporting?

Yes, the role involves preparing regulatory reports as well as Balance Sheet, P&L statements, and managing the month-end closure procedures.

Is stakeholder communication a responsibility in this role?

Yes, ensuring that internal and external stakeholders are informed about accounting and reporting activities during closings is a key responsibility.

What skills are necessary for effective communication in this position?

Candidates must be skilled in communicating complex topics and solutions clearly, and they should be open to ideas from others.

Will I be expected to manage my own deadlines?

Yes, the role requires the ability to manage tasks and own time effectively to meet deadlines.

Is there a focus on process improvement in this position?

Yes, the role involves process improvement around Head Office accounting and reporting functions.

What type of work environment can I expect in this role?

The role involves working in an international context, requiring comfort in a diverse and multicultural work environment.

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