FINANCE CONTROL OFFICER - SOX COORDINATOR

Position: The candidate will join a dynamic and influential team within the Finance Domain of our Bank, reporting directly to the Head of Financial Accounting. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing our internal control framework, ensuring our compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. He/she will be responsible for internal control assessment, including working closely with various Business Lines and departments to assess the effectiveness of the control environment. This includes evaluating risks, performing process walkthroughs, assessing control design and operating effectiveness, evaluating issues and deficiencies, overseeing control testing, and being the reference person for all SOX-related matters. He/she will be responsible for the update, implementation, and maintenance of the control frameworks that support the management of the risks over financial and regulatory reporting and support the Finance function in complying with its first line of defense responsibilities. Within the Financial Accounting function, he/she will participate actively in relevant accounting and reporting topics. Main Responsibilities Lead the Risk Assessment of the SOX processes in scope; Complete periodical walkthroughs of business processes with the purpose to determine whether control design and operating effectiveness meet control objectives and are consistent with Group’s standards; Lead the SOX testing phase, managing deliverables and providing deadlines to the different stakeholders involved; Design new controls within the Financial Accounting Dept and consult in the implementation phase; Consult with the business lines on process changes ensuring that control design updates are appropriate; Consult with the business lines with respect to deficiency remediation; Update and maintain the tool adopted by the Group with the intent of ensuring accuracy and completeness of the SOX-related information and mandatory documents; Perform ad-hoc activities requested by the CFO and/or Head of Financial Accounting; Interact with Head Office Network for changes in SOX requirements; Collaborate proactively with management to drive continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring the control environment remains solid; Maintain up-to-date internal control documentation (including procedures) and contribute to the Bank’s Financial reporting with the aim to keep these always effective and accurate; Profile: Business Administration degree with a focus on Accounting/Auditing/Finance/Risk; Professional certification such as CPA (RA/RE/RC) /CIA/CISA preferred but not mandatory; 7+ years of experience in a big four audit firm or within a financial institution with a focus on internal control/reporting/accounting; Strong knowledge of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), the COSO 2013 internal controls framework and/or “262/2005” Law; Proficiency in IAS/IFRS accounting standards; Ability to analyze processes/procedures in order to define/redesign effective controls; Strong team player, self-starter, and motivator, capable of working independently with minimal supervision; Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with experience delivering feedback to management, presenting complex concepts clearly; Ability to influence stakeholders and solicit cooperation; Proficiency in Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access); English: fluent. Working Conditions : Full time Duration: Permanent Location: Milan (hybrid) About ING ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank, the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model, and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional. Our purpose - empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business - represents our belief in people’s potential. The benefits of joining ING In addition to being a part of a great team, working in a fun and innovative environment, we offer: Super flexible smart working Competitive base salaries and performance-based bonuses Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets International Environment Commitment to sustainability Lots of training development opportunities to help you grow Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being A special day off when it is your birthday: we call it #doyourbirthday! And of course we can’t forget: free water & coffee at the office! Our Commitment Diversity is a fundamental element of our corporate culture, and we are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the value of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr