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**ING is seeking a Head of Accounting** Order and accuracy define you? ING is looking for a highly skilled Accounting Manager with a proven track record in banking, ready to oversee financial accuracy, compliance, and accounting process integrity. The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting knowledge with experience in systems integration projects. **Key Responsibilities** - Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes; - Ensures general ledger accuracy and completeness, supervises financial statements and regulatory reports; - Maintains strong internal controls, serves as primary point of contact for internal and external auditors; - Leads and contributes to systems integration projects, collaborates with IT, Finance, Operations, and other business areas; - Drives automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives. **Requirements** - 7-10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities; - Solid background in banking or financial services sector; - Proven experience in systems integration projects (ERP implementation, data migration, process mapping); - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; - Knowledge of IFRS, banking accounting standards, financial systems like SAP or Oracle, and core banking platforms. **What we offer** Join ING's diverse and flexible work environment, with perks like a restaurant card, health insurance, life insurance, and more. Help create a better future for our clients and empower your sustainability journey with us.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Madrid
- Country
- Spain
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
At ING we are looking for Head of Accounting
We are seeking a highly skilled accounting leader with a strong background in the banking sector, capable of overseeing financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and the integrity of accounting processes. The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting knowledge with proven experience in systems integration projects, working closely with IT, Finance, Operations, and other business areas. This role is essential for strengthening financial governance, enhancing process efficiency, and supporting the banks digital and technological transformation initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes in accordance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of the general ledger and all accounting subprocesses (AP, AR, fixed assets, treasury accounting, provisions, reconciliations).
- Supervise the preparation of financial statements and regulatory reports, ensuring timeliness and high-quality standards.
Compliance, Controls & Audit
- Ensure strong internal controls consistent with audit standards and banking regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors, coordinating deliverables and implementing recommendations.
- Maintain up-to-date understanding of regulatory requirements affecting financial and accounting processes.
Systems Integration & Transformation Initiatives
- Lead and contribute to system integration projects, including data migration, process harmonization, system upgrades, ERP implementations, and connections with core banking platforms.
- Partner closely with IT and business teams to map accounting flows, validate data integrity, and ensure seamless interaction between financial systems.
- Drive automation, digitalization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance process efficiency and reporting quality.
Leadership & CrossFunctional Collaboration
- Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across Finance, Risk, Treasury, Operations, and Technology.
- Support strategic decision-making by providing insights, analysis, and financial expertise.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience
- 710 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
- Strong 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.
Technical Competencies
- 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.
Personal Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.
- Proactive leadership style, with a focus on transformation and continuous improvement.
What do we offer?
The time you spend at work, the challenges you face or the lessons you get are very important, but What about your personal life? At ING we want your work to fulfill you in every way, and that is why we take care of even the smallest details.
Check out what is waiting for you!
Be flexible my friend.
Our model is all about flexibility and accountability. Keeping both our customers and our colleagues needs in mind, you determine together which days you work at home and which you come to ING MAD to offer your best self. Do your thing.
Restaurant card.
So that thinking about what to have for lunch doesnt take up your time or your cravings.
Our house will be your home.
In our offices you can find electric mobility solutions, doctor, hairdresser, gym, The Good Service (to help you with your errands) and much more!
Health insurance.
For you and all your family (spouse/partner and children).
Life insurance.
We help you protect what matters most to you.
Flexible remuneration.
In addition, you will enjoy our flexible remuneration model, through a more tax-advantaged way, you will be able to access other services such as nursery, transport card, training aids
Free company shuttle.
It doesn't matter where you live. We have 6 routes (North, Central, South, A5, A42 and A6) to get you to our ING office in Madrid comfortably.
Banking benefits.
Special loans with more beneficial conditions.
Special mortgage conditions after 6 months working at the bank.
And you can benefit from our pension plan after 1 month with us!
More vitality and more belonging
360 care of the employee (physical, mental, social connection & purpose).
Physiotherapy service on site.
Clinics with professional, world-class athletes.
Gympass service.
Employee Networks: Rainbow Lions (LGBTQI+), Leonas & RIG.
International Remote work program.
Get to know Us
We are a team of more than 1800 people sharing one idea: doing our bit in helping our clients create a better future for themselves, by providing them with the tools they need to get where they want to go.
A fully online bank where technology, innovation, simplicity and transparency are the main ingredients, and the first one to work with agile methodologies.
And although we are based in Spain, we are lucky to work in an international bank with presence in more than 40 countries.
We are proud to have a diverse team, and we are committed to continue developing a culture of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging to foster a culture of collaboration and innovation that represents all collectives in the society.
And even though we look orange on the outside, we are green on the inside. Our ambition in Sustainability is Empowering (y)our Sustainability journey. We are embarking on our path, for us, but we are also there for when our clients decide to embark on this journey.
Making things happen, helping others be successful, always being one step aheadthats our DNA. If you look at yourself in the mirror and your reflection matches our way of being and workingwe are looking forward to meeting you!
At ING, you belong just as you are. We hire and support people for their talent and potential and we know that when you can be yourself, you do your best work.
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- Apply only via official ING platforms: ING uses Workday and LinkedIn as its internal recruitment system. Applications should be submitted only via our official career site or via ING job postings on LinkedIn.
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En ING estamos buscando un Head of Accounting
Responsabilidades clave
Contabilidad & Reporting financiero
- Liderar los procesos de cierre mensual, trimestral y anual de acuerdo con las IFRS y los requisitos regulatorios locales.
- Garantizar la exactitud y la integridad del libro mayor y de todos los subprocesos contables (AP, AR, inmovilizado, contabilidad de tesorera, provisiones, conciliaciones).
- Supervisar la preparacin de los estados financieros y de los informes regulatorios, asegurando su puntualidad y elevados estndares de calidad.
Cumplimiento, controles & auditora
- Garantizar la solidez de los controles internos de acuerdo con los estndares de auditora y la normativa bancaria.
- Actuar como punto de contacto principal para auditoras internas y externas, coordinando los entregables e implantando las recomendaciones.
- Mantener un conocimiento actualizado de los requisitos regulatorios que afectan a los procesos financieros y contables.
Integracin de sistemas & iniciativas de transformacin
- Liderar y participar en proyectos de integracin de sistemas, incluyendo migracin de datos, armonizacin de procesos, actualizaciones de sistemas, implantaciones de ERP y conexiones con plataformas core banking.
- Colaborar estrechamente con los equipos de IT y de negocio para mapear los flujos contables, validar la integridad de los datos y garantizar una interaccin fluida entre los sistemas financieros.
- Impulsar iniciativas de automatizacin, digitalizacin y mejora continua para aumentar la eficiencia de los procesos y la calidad del reporting.
Liderazgo & colaboracin transversal
- Gestionar, mentorizar y desarrollar al equipo de contabilidad, fomentando una cultura de precisin, responsabilidad y mejora continua.
- Colaborar con los principales stakeholders de Finanzas, Riesgos, Tesorera, Operaciones y Tecnologa.
- Apoyar la toma de decisiones estratgicas aportando insights, anlisis y conocimiento financiero.
Requisitos
Formacin
- Grado o Mster en Contabilidad, Finanzas, Administracin de Empresas o una disciplina relacionada.
Experiencia
- Entre 7 y 10 aos de experiencia progresiva en contabilidad, incluyendo responsabilidades de liderazgo.
- Slida experiencia en el sector bancario o de servicios financieros.
- Experiencia demostrada en proyectos de integracin de sistemas, incluyendo implantaciones de ERP, migracin de datos, mapeo de procesos o actualizaciones de sistemas financieros.
Competencias tcnicas
- Conocimiento slido de las IFRS y de las normas contables especficas del sector bancario.
- Experiencia con sistemas financieros como SAP, Oracle o similares, y plataformas core banking.
- Familiaridad con herramientas y metodologas de integracin.
Competencias personales
- Slidas habilidades analticas y de resolucin de problemas, con un alto nivel de atencin al detalle.
- Capacidad para gestionar mltiples prioridades y trabajar con plazos exigentes.
- Excelentes habilidades de comunicacin y de gestin de stakeholders.
- Estilo de liderazgo proactivo, con enfoque en la transformacin y la mejora continua.
Qu ofrecemos?
El tiempo que pasas en el trabajo, los retos a los que te enfrentas o los aprendizajes que obtienes son muy importantes, pero qu hay de tu vida personal? En ING queremos que tu trabajo te llene en todos los sentidos, y por eso cuidamos hasta el ms mnimo detalle.
Descubre lo que te est esperando!
S flexible, my friend
Nuestro modelo se basa en la flexibilidad y la responsabilidad. Teniendo en cuenta tanto las necesidades de nuestras personas clientas como de nuestras personas colaboradoras, decids conjuntamente qu das trabajas desde casa y qu das vienes a ING MAD para dar tu mejor versin. A tu manera.
Tarjeta restaurante.
Para que pensar qu comer no te quite tiempo ni te genere antojos.
Nuestra casa ser tu hogar.
En nuestras oficinas encontrars soluciones de movilidad elctrica, servicio mdico, peluquera, gimnasio, The Good Service (para ayudarte con tus gestiones) y mucho ms!
Seguro mdico.
Para ti y toda tu familia (cnyuge/pareja e hijas e hijos).
Seguro de vida.
Te ayudamos a proteger lo que ms te importa.
Retribucin flexible
Adems, disfrutars de nuestro modelo de retribucin flexible, a travs del cual, de una forma fiscalmente ms ventajosa, podrs acceder a otros servicios como guardera, abono transporte, ayudas a la formacin
Servicio de lanzadera gratuito en la empresa
No importa dnde vivas. Contamos con 6 rutas (Norte, Centro, Sur, A5, A42 y A6) para llevarte cmodamente a nuestra oficina de ING en Madrid.
Beneficios bancarios
Prstamos especiales con condiciones ms beneficiosas.
Condiciones especiales en hipotecas tras 6 meses trabajando en el banco.
Y podrs beneficiarte de nuestro plan de pensiones despus de 1 mes con nosotras y nosotros!
Ms vitalidad y ms sentimiento de pertenencia
Cuidado 360 de la persona empleada (fsico, mental, conexin social y propsito).
Servicio de fisioterapia en las oficinas.
Clnicas con deportistas profesionales de primer nivel mundial.
Servicio Gympass.
Employee Networks: Rainbow Lions (LGBTQI+), Leonas & RIG.
Programa de trabajo remoto internacional.
Concenos
Somos un equipo de ms de 1.800 personas que compartimos una misma idea: poner de nuestra parte para ayudar a nuestras personas clientas a crear un futuro mejor para s mismas, proporcionndoles las herramientas que necesitan para llegar donde quieren.
Un banco 100 % digital, donde la tecnologa, la innovacin, la simplicidad y la transparencia son los principales ingredientes, y el primero en trabajar con metodologas agile.
Y aunque estamos en Espaa, tenemos la suerte de trabajar en un banco internacional con presencia en ms de 40 pases.
Estamos orgullosas y orgullosos de contar con un equipo diverso, y estamos comprometidas y comprometidos a seguir desarrollando una cultura de Diversidad, Inclusin y Pertenencia para fomentar una cultura de colaboracin e innovacin que represente a todos los colectivos de la sociedad.
Y aunque por fuera seamos naranjas, por dentro somos verdes. Nuestra ambicin en Sostenibilidad es Empowering (y)our Sustainability journey. Estamos recorriendo este camino para nosotras y nosotros, pero tambin acompaamos a nuestras personas clientas cuando deciden emprenderlo.
Hacer que las cosas sucedan, ayudar a que otras personas tengan xito, ir siempre un paso por delante: ese es nuestro ADN. Si te miras al espejo y tu reflejo encaja con nuestra forma de ser y de trabajar estamos deseando conocerte!
En ING, perteneces tal y como eres. Contratamos y apoyamos a las personas por su talento y potencial y sabemos que cuando puedes mostrarte tal y como eres, haces tu mejor trabajo.
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