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About the Position
Financial Accounting Expert | Lending & TS Accounting Services
REQ-10104735
08/06/2026
Finance Services
Amsterdam, Pays-Bas
€5.485,70 - €8.828,03
ING Bank
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About the Role
As an Accounting Expert in Lending & TS Accounting Services, you will be responsible for the accounting processes and integrity of accounting data that enable timely and accurate preparation of the P&L and Balance Sheets for the entities in scope of COO Finance. You will actively contribute to process improvements and projects, working with colleagues in the wider Super Circle and across the Tribes.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the execution and integrity of accounting activities of this organisation in the Netherlands, working as a part of a team with colleagues in the Netherlands and ING Hubs (currently Manila).
- Adhere to risk & control activities to remain in control and keeping the bank safe.
- Learn the product roadmap and serve stakeholders.
- Support the direction of the team and Circle, continually developing your knowledge of Lending, Trade Finance, and Payments.
- A progressive mindset to digitise and simplify straight-through processes will be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for Accounting services including involvement in improvement initiatives.
- Cross-circle & outside Global Services oriented work with various stakeholders to make sure the financial close process runs as smooth as possible.
- Identifying Data Quality issues and follow up on these with the different departments.
- Making the Accounting service and controls more generic and reusable, avoiding exceptions.
- Exemplify the “Orange” behaviours (values of ING) and convey this to your direct colleagues.
- Supporting onboarding, ad-hoc requests, and change projects.
- SOX compliant and aligned with Minimum Standards, and covers together with the control roles all audit-related items that are key to the quality of the service delivery.
- Stakeholder Engagement - 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.
Requirements
- University or postgraduate degree.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a complex accounting environment.
- Strong expertise in Financial Accounting & Reporting (financial services) or Audit.
- Solid understanding of IFRS, regulatory frameworks, and banking policies.
- Preferably experience with Lending, Trade Finance, or Payments.
- Ability to ensure full compliance with rules and regulations.
- Strong customer focus and service mindset.
- Comfort working through change and supporting ongoing transformation.
Key Behavioural Skills
- Collaborative, customer-centric, and results-driven.
- Highly accountable with strong integrity and trust-building skills.
- Learns quickly, adapts fast, and constantly looks for process improvements.
We Offer
- A salary indication tailored to your qualities and experience. The role is positioned within GJA 17 (FS11). Depending on your background and expertise, placement in a higher or smaller scale may be considered.
- 36 or 40-hour workweek.
- 12-month contract with a view to extending.
- Individual leave: 24+2 individual holiday days based on 36 hr workweek.
- Diversity 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 volunteering.
- 13th-month salary.
- 8% Holiday payment.
- Individual Savings Contribution (BIS), 3.5% of your gross annual salary.
- Mobility card.
- Attractive pension scheme.
- Hybrid working to blend home working for focus and office working for collaboration and co-creation.
About the Company
With 60,000 employees and operations in approximately 40 countries, ING offers numerous 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!
Interested? Apply Today!
Are you currently based in the Netherlands and have relevant work experience in a complex accounting environment? Ready to take the next step in your career and fuel your ambitions in a fast-paced environment where growth is encouraged? If so, we’d love to hear from you! Please **upload your most recent CV along with a cover letter **explaining the expertise and knowledge you bring to our team and the areas where you’d like to expand your skills and grow professionally! We’re excited to meet you and explore how you can make an impact with us!
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About ING
At ING, we want to unlock the full potential of our employees, particularly through an inclusive culture where everyone can develop and make an impact on our customers and society. We ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are top priorities. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not tolerate any form of discrimination, whether related to age, gender, sexual identity, cultural origin, experience, religion, race, ethnic origin, disability, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, social origin, or any other status protected by law. If you need assistance during the application and/or interview process, please contact the recruiter for the relevant position. We will be happy to support you to ensure a fair and accessible process. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging.