Internal Control Analyst in Brussel

Internal Control Analyst

(Level 15)

Brussels (full time)

Your role & work environment

Within the Finance department at ING Belgium, the Center of Expertise Control :

• Is responsible to ensure that the evaluation of Sox / ICFR (internal control over financial reporting) is adequately established and maintained within the Bank
• makes sure that the internal control framework within Accounting & Reporting is adequate.
• Advises, communicates and implements accounting standards

Your will be part of the internal control domain of Finance which has the mission to safeguard the overall control framework of the Accounting & Reporting processes.

Your key responsibilities

You are looking to add real value to the business and to deliver results by setting the right priorities. You are working in a structured way and are paying attention to detail. You are eager to be in control, work autonomously while also able to collaborate and coordinate work done across teams. You are flexible and stress-resistant regarding deadlines.

With your team colleagues you take ownership of the following responsibilities: 

• Ensure the maintenance of the Finance process documentation (CoFOE  - Control Framework & Operational Excellence): guide the process owners, review the process documentation, guarantee alignment between process documentation and support the implementation of new process descriptions;
• Support the FSCP (Financial Statements Closing Process) owner in the implementation and maintenance of the SOx framework for Accounting & Reporting (narrative, walkthrough, SOx controls);
• Implement and maintain the various standards applicable to the department : Process Control Standard Financial & Regulatory Reporting, EBA Sourcing guidelines…
• Support and improve specific control areas within the Accounting & Reporting domains (e.g. coordinate the annual Internal Control Statement, support the Confirmation Letters process, detect Unusual Transactions, …);
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in processes, come with proposals to review the design and help in the implementation of process improvements;
• Manage the Finance Internal Accounts Control Framework by performing Level 2 controls on internal accounts managed by Finance and by ensuring coordination and animation of the Finance community regarding the controls on internal accounts

What such a position can bring to your skills and competencies to fulfill you ambitions

This position allows you to gain a complete overview and understanding of what a bank is, how a bank operates and how that translates into its Financials.

You develop your risk management skills which are at the heart of the banking industry.

You develop your ability to work collaboratively while having to develop your independence and your personal judgment skills.

You have regular contact with internal and external auditors of the Bank.

We look for

A colleague with a talent for taking it on and making it happen, enthusiasm for helping others to be successful and a knack for always being a step ahead. In other words, you strive to bring fresh ideas to life and embrace challenges in a fast changing and complex environment. You are a naturally collaborative person who listens and invests in others to achieve common goals. You love to challenge the status quo and are eager to propose creative solutions to problems.

As our new Internal Control Analyst, you need to also have:

• A master degree or equivalent through experience
• Experience in Finance, Audit, Internal Control, Operational Risk or SOx
• Knowledge of Financial and Management Accounting and/or Reporting processes are a strong plus
• Proven interpersonal skills, including ability to listen and learn
• Good knowledge of MS office
• Good knowledge of Dutch or French, and English

We offer you 

• A clear purpose, a unique offer and a range of flexible compensation and other benefits:
• Personal growth & challenging work with endless opportunities to realise your ambitions
• An informal, dynamic environment with innovative colleagues supporting your endeavours
• A progressive and agile way of working, where new ideas are valued ahead of convention
• Furthermore, within the Finance department, you can count on a range of opportunities to invest in your personal and professional growth with:
• the possibility to participate in courses and trainings
• challenging projects & a steep learning curve
• the possibility to evolve from one job to another easily within Finance, in order to build a full knowledge of the Finance business in a major bank.
• an easy road into other jobs outside Finance, since you are in contact with a lot of stakeholders in the bank, both in Belgium and in The Netherlands.

 We redefine banking. What about you?

There has never been a more interesting time to work at ING. We’re on a journey that’s centered around our customers, powered by technology and driven by smart, determined people. Our customers feel our people are empowering them to stay a step ahead in life and in business. We’re proud of that!