Global Head of Policies & Procedures - Group Finance

Group Finance is looking for a Global Head of Policies & Procedures with a strong financial background and a desire to work in a dynamic and internationally oriented finance team at our CEDAR head office in Amsterdam.Your role & work environment:Group Finance is the corporate staff department responsible for ING Group's accounting and regulatory policies, external reporting, internal controls over financial reporting and financial planning & advice at ING Group level.Altogether approximately 120 colleagues are working within Group Finance of which around 32 colleagues under the responsibility of our Global Head of Policies & Procedures.Your key ResponsibilitiesThe Global Head of Policies & Procedures is globally responsible for setting compliant IFRS, regulatory policies and control requirements for ING's external reporting. The Global Head of Policies & Procedures leads 4 teams of experts to monitor (inter)national developments with regards to financial reporting and supervision for banks, translates these developments into global policies of ING Bank and advises ING Bank's Executive Board, Supervisory Board and Business lines on the business impact and application thereof. In addition the Head of Policies & Procedures is also globally responsible for the internal control framework over financial reporting (SOX) and the Finance support of ING's Mergers & Acquisitions activities.The most important areas of involvement/accountability are:1. Responsible for ensuring ING's external reporting complies with all IFRS and Regulatory reporting requirements.a. Developing and ensuring consistency of the policies used by ING and all the Business Units for financial and regulatory reportingb. Responsible for reviewing the content of the financial reports to be published by ING, in compliance with the applicable laws and regulations.c. Consulting with other financial institutions both nationally and internationally, as well as with regulatory/supervisory bodies, ensuring that ING's positions regarding external reporting gain maximum support.d. Acting as contact for Group and Business Line Management regarding technical issues on external reportinge. Providing education and training to Group senior management and business units regarding (developments in) ING's principles for external reporting.f. Continuous improvement of the Global SOx framework2. The Global Head will also represent ING in several external committees (e.g. European Banking Federation, Dutch Banking Association, International Institute of Finance) and need to be build relationships with regulatory bodies like the DNB/ECB/EBA/AFM and the SEC. You also manage the relationship and contract with ING's external auditors.3. Development of the P&P Function and its peoplea. Responsible for vision and strategy formulation of the P&P departmentb. Drive the further development of the Function and its people such that this function will be seen as a true Center of Excellence.c. Strong focus on personal development of team members. Diversity is important and the department has an appropriate mix between gender, nationalities and professional backgrounds.d. Customer centric: Department seen as centre of excellence providing the required support to management. Employees regarded as trusted advisors.e. Orange Code: The Orange culture is prominently promoted on the department and employees show the appropriate behavior (take it on and make it happen, collaboration, helps other become successful, …..).We are looking forSomeone who proactively demonstrates ING's Orange Leadership Profile behaviour-related competencies and ING's Orange Code behaviours at all times, in particular:You take it on and make it happen.You are an inspiring leader who aims for raising the bar, can motivate and is able to bring change.You have excellent communication and persuasion skills, and you are able to present complex issues in a simple and digestible way to both internal and external stakeholders.Relationship building is key for success in this role. You are capable to build bridges across functions and countries, you have the demonstrated ability to work effectively within teams and you are a partner for both internal and external clients.You have strong analytical skills, having an eye for detail but the ability to understand the "big picture" and zoom out.You develop your people, creating a continuous learning environment.How to succeedWe 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: Education at University (Master) level- MBA, in the areas of accountancy, business administration or finance and control. Preferably a post-master degree in accounting or control (CPA/RA).15+ years of senior professional experience within the banking sector in the area of Accounting, Financial Reporting and Control and/or Audit.Sound experience in the area of Finance and you are familiar with IFRS and regulatory requirements (CRR / CRD)Extensive knowledge of financial instruments, derivatives and balance sheet managementRewards & benefitsWe 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 experience in FS15 / GJA2236 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-creationWant to apply directly? Upload your CV and motivation letter by clicking the "Apply" button.Please note, multiple interview steps involving various business stakeholders will be part of the selection process.About usWith 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!

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