Financial Controller

Financial Controller Are you ready to advance your career as a Financial Controller in an international banking environment? We are looking for an experienced and driven professional to join our Financial Control & Report Are you ready to advance your career as a Financial Controller in an international banking environment? We are looking for an experienced and driven professional to join our Financial Control & Reporting team. In this role, you will coordinate Group reporting to key stakeholders, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, and contribute to strengthening the Bank’s control and reporting framework. Your role: The Financial Control and Reporting department (FCR) is responsible for the preparation of all financial reporting to the stakeholders of the bank (e.g. DNB, BBVA, etc.) under the relevant accounting standards. On a daily basis FC monitors and reviews the development in the financials of the bank and performs control and review procedures on the core accounting system. The Financial control department advises on the implementation of new products, is involved in testing the implementation of enhancements/upgrades on the core accounting system. The Finance department also involves projects within the Bank. The Financial Controller is mainly responsible for preparing and the coordination the Group Reporting to TGB and BBVA. He/she will assist in increasing the efficiency in financial reporting processes. As a member of the financial control team he/she will participate in the daily control processes and maintenance of the core accounting system and coordinates all projects in FCR. Key Responsibilities: Implementation of accounting changes and accounting Data Quality Control Coordination and communication with IT regarding core system changes Set-up and implementation of new core system functionality, reports and projects within the bank Strengthening the control function on daily/periodic accounting processes Have an understanding of global banking environment and banking products i.e. corporate lending, trade finance, treasury products Have an understanding of hedge accounting, ECL, and capital requirement calculations Implementation of new reporting requirements Ensure data accuracy, consistency and reconciliation across different systems and reporting sources Respond to senior management requests with clear, well-structured analyses and presentations Preparation of, Annual Report, Semiannual and Quarterly Financials, Year-end Closing and Bookings Coordination and reconciliation of reporting towards various stakeholders (DNB, BBVA)Branch coordination activities; Supporting of all audit manners Who are we looking for? A colleague open-minded, very curious by nature and passionate about your job. You are not afraid to handle various tasks at the same time and meet tight deadlines. You are thinking proactively and always a step ahead, finding solutions with both internal and external stakeholders. You are a cooperating person who listens and invests in the work & persons to achieve common goals. You must naturally think out of the box and navigate in a fast changing and complex environment by questioning the how & the why. Skills/Qualifications: Required Experience Minimimum 10 years of experience as a Financial Controller in a bank or as a bank auditor in an audit firm (Minimum 5 years of working experience in Netherlands, having a strong understanding of the Dutch financial industry practices) Technical & Regulatory Expertise Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards. Advanced analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret, challenge, and clearly articulate complex financial and management information. Proficient in MS Excel; solid working knowledge of MS Access, SQL, and VBA. High degree of accuracy, structure, and attention to detail. Leadership & Strategic Capabilities Demonstrated ability to provide direction and contribute to strategic vision. Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills. Internationally oriented with an understanding of cross-border financial environments. Personal Effectiveness & Work Style Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with strong ownership mentality. Strong problem-solving skills with proven implementation capability. Ability to manage multiple deliverables under tight deadlines. Flexible and adaptable to evolving business challenges. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. Excellent command of English, both written and verbal Education: Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration. (A Bachelor’s degree combined with substantial relevant experience may be considered.) Strong academic foundation in: Financial Accounting IFRS and Financial Reporting Corporate Finance Banking & Financial Institutions Risk Management and Regulatory Frameworks Preferred Qualifications Professional certification such as ACCA, CPA, CA, or equivalent. Ongoing professional development in: Regulatory reporting Capital requirement frameworks Banking regulations and supervisory standards What we offer. Becoming part of a dynamic team in an international working environment. 30 vacation days. 13th Month. 8% holiday payment Laptop and Mobile phone. Annual extra appreciation payment. Pension Plan - Defined contribution scheme Collective Health Insurance – discount on additional health insurance. Educational budget and access to Coursera trainings Our organization: Work at Garanti BBVA International Garanti BBVA International (“GBI”) is a mid-sized European bank established in Amsterdam, the Netherlands since 1990 and serves to corporate and institutional and retail clientele. GBI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. (Garanti) and has presence in Germany, Switzerland and Turkey. Our ultimate parent is BBVA. Aa dynamic “global boutique” bank, Garanti BBVA International offers fast, accurate, innovative, tailor-made and country-specific financial solutions in selected business lines though highly skilled and diverse talent management. We embrace creativity, are centered towards teamwork and oriented to create multicultural environment as we believe this to be a crucial element. Our vision is future-oriented and as a one big team GBI strives for corporate excellence and goal achievement. By joining our organization, you will find yourself constantly challenged and must be prone to apply out-of-the box thinking. Life at Garanti BBVA International GBI is a place for people who dream big and make their dream their goal. We look for people who will challenge the status quo in order to grow. We stand as one team, one family and together we are empowered to create our unique path, be agile, be curious and innovative. Strong partnerships ensure our success. Strong teams hold our foundation. We believe that diversity drives innovation and fosters personal development. We aim to create a working environment where employees are able to learn through support and coaching while contributing visibly to the success of bank. Our Core Values GBI is part of BBVA, an integrated and innovative financial institution that looks to the future, created with the mission of financing people’s dreams. That spirit continues to inspire us today and encourages us to transform people’s lives by helping them make the best decisions to fulfil their dreams. This mission is underpinned by our Purpose: “To bring the age of opportunity to everyone”. We live these values, which make us strong and allow us to achieve our purpose so we can keep creating opportunities. Customer Comes First We see our work from the customer's perspective, as we incorporate their point of view in every decision we make and always put their interests first. We meet our customer's needs in an agile way, overcoming any difficulties that arise. Think Big We want to amaze our customers with the best solutions to generate unique experiences. To achieve this, we set ambitious and inspirational challenges for ourselves, while questioning everything we do and posing new ways of doing things. One Team We are committed both to our individual role and the company's objectives as our own. We work as one team, trust our colleagues and break silos between units and hierarchical barriers. Application: If you are ready to join our team and contribute to the success of company, we encourage you to apply by submitting your resume and a cover letter. Online Application: Click on the link below to access our online application portal and submit your application. We appreciate your interest in our organization and look forward to reviewing your application. Should you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to reach out. Please note that we do not appreciate any acquisition efforts for this vacancy by recruitment agencies. Career type Our Jobs Role Finance & Reporting Locations Amsterdam Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Category Job About Garanti BBVA International Garanti BBVA International (GBI) is a mid-sized European bank established in Amsterdam, the Netherlands since 1990 and serves to corporate and institutional and retail clientele. GBI is a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkiye Garanti Bankasi A.S. (Garanti) and has presence in Germany and Turkey. Our ultimate parent is BBVA. Garanti BBVA International (GBI) creates tailor-made financial solutions for all its clients, across Europe and the globe in the areas of trade and commodity finance , corporate banking and global markets . GBI also provides targeted retail banking services in the Netherlands and Germany . We are: Personal . Fair. Responsible. Our purpose: Support your drive to go further Founded in 1990 Co-workers 280