Lead Financial Markets & Group Accounting Services

The organisation

For a Leading and International Bank, we are looking for a Lead Financial Markets & Group Accounting Services.

The position

You are responsible for the execution of all activities of this organisation in Netherlands and abroad, including the risk & control activities to remain in control and keeping the bank safe.
You do that by steering the team members, by providing them with a strategic direction, by coaching them on the job, defining the product roadmap and by managing stakeholders. The Accounting team is responsible for the delivery of the P&L and Balance Sheets into the different Accounting & Reporting systems of the bank.

Tasks & responsibilities

You deliver operations according to agreed service levels, while staying safe, reliable and compliant on your services. You are continuously looking for ways to improve, to further optimise the sourcing strategy, and to further drive employee engagement and diversity.

• Responsible for a team of 20 FTE
• Lead and coordinate the development and delivery of financial policies, guidelines, and protocols in your scope of responsibility to ensure the department complies with regulations and good financial practice.
• Identify the team's individual development needs. Plan and implement actions, including continuing professional development to build their professional capabilities. Coach and mentor the people in your line of responsibility to support the development of the COOF talent pool.
• Communicate the actions needed to implement the strategy for your area; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision and values; motivate people to commit to these and to doing extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.
• Contribute to the formation of a key element of functional strategy through specialist expertise and insights, to ensure that the strategy meets business needs.
• Monitor and review performance and behaviours within area of responsibility to identify and resolve non-compliance with the organization's policies and relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct.
• Manage and report on performance within the department or area of responsibility; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and hold them accountable for achieving these; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of annual business objectives.
• Identify and manage stakeholders (both internal as external), finding out their needs/issues/concerns and reacting to these to support the communication of business information and decisions.

Candidate profile

• You hold a Masters Degree (University / Postgraduate)
• You have 10+ years of relevant work experience
• Experience Financial Accounting & Reporting in the financial service industry
• Interprets and applies comprehensive knowledge of IFRS and banking laws, regulations and policies. Preferable experience in the area of Financial Markets & Treasury products and regulations.
• Uses technical guidance to achieve full compliance with applicable rules and regulations in management and/or operations.
• Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills providing guidance and support to others on maintaining high performance while applying a change mindset to the planning, execution and monitoring of business activities during times of change.
• Uses comprehensive knowledge and skills on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives with team.
• Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Ensures that the team has the right mix of skills; leverages individual strengths effectively.
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Encourages people to share their honest views, responds in a non-defensive way when they do.
• Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. Ensures that the team can make decisions and take accountability.
• Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances. Builds a strong sense of urgency to exceed goals and beat deadlines. Ensures that the team pushes through obstacles and establishes a superior track record.
• Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Equips the team to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.

The offer

We want to make sure that it's possible for you to strike the right balance between your career and your private life.

• A salary tailored to your qualities and experience
• Lease car
• 24-27 vacation days depending on contract
• Strong Pension scheme
• 13th month salary, 8
• 8% Holiday payment
• Individual Savings Contribution (3.5% of your gross annual salary)
• Personal growth and challenging work with endless possibilities
• An informal working environment with innovative colleagues
• Work Agile, so new ideas come to life faster.

Interested?

Are you interested in the Lead Financial Markets & Group Accounting Services position? Then apply as soon as possible by using the form below.