Accounting Control Consultant – Banking Sector (M/F)

Duration: 6 months min. | Start: November 2024 | Location: Paris | Daily rate: according to profiles

As part of a temporary reinforcement, the Finance & Business Management department of a major banking player is looking for an experienced freelance consultant to support its activities second level accounting control. This role aims to ensure the quality and consistency of the internal control environment during the periods of arrest and for ad hoc review missions.

Roles and responsibilities :

• Ensure 2nd level accounting control by carrying out regular and ad hoc checks on all accounting processes.
• Analyze the consistency between the accounting standards applied (IFRS and French GAAP), the accounting records and the associated supporting documents.
• Contribute to the maintenance of an accounting risk map, to the management of the justification of financial statements, and to the monitoring of recommendations from internal and external auditors.
• Participate in cross-functional missions aimed at strengthening internal controls and improving the quality of accounting production, including within the framework of projects (IFRS 9, outsourcing, automation).
• Work closely with the Accounting Department and ensure the implementation of documented control processes for new projects.

Deliverables:

• Sampling controls, evaluation reports and recommendations for improvements to strengthen the control environment.
• Monitoring of risk mapping and management of the financial statement justification process.
• Documentation of processes and improvements implemented.

Required Skills :

• Experience: Minimum 7 years in accounting control or auditing in a banking environment.
• Technical: In-depth knowledge of bank accounting, IFRS and French GAAP standards, and banking control environment.
• Personal qualities: Strong analytical and synthesis skills, good writing skills (French and English), interpersonal skills and adaptability.
• Versatility: Communication skills and ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment.

Details
Startup: As soon as possible
Duration: 6 months minimum
Location: Paris La Défense
Full-time
Freelance

If you are ready to take on this challenge within a major project, please send us your detailed CV highlighting your relevant experience in relation to this mission.

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