Overview randstad SSC is recruiting for a client, a renowned bank that ́s seeking a Financial Controller – Financial Permanent Control (FPC) acts as a second line of defence (LOD2) covering Finance activities, directly attached to the CFO. Our mission is to ensure the consistency and the reliability of the financial information and data quality control (BCBS 239) by deploying a relevant and robust control framework. FPC performs controls on the financial data produced by the remaining teams of the Finance Department.FPC is composed of four teams:Accounting and TaxRegulatory and PrudentialSupervision and Control FrameworkEMEAAs a Senior of the EMEA team, the candidate will be part of an extended team based in Porto which is fully integrated into the Head Office team. Our main activities consist in conducting quarterly closing monitoring controls and ad hoc assignments which cover the scope of accounting, tax and financial information (statutory, consolidated accounts and tax declarations).Responsibilities Perform quarterly LOD1 closing controls, within tight timescales for all EMEA branches and entities, this review being performed with additional LOD2 controls.Prepare the draft quarterly reporting to EMEA Control Functions Coordination Committee (CFCC) and HOCFCCPerform ad hoc and thematic controls including (but not limited to) – business process and control changes, external regulatory, tax and accounting change, system implementations, risk‐based projects addressing control issues arising, ad hoc control testsPrepare the control working files of the controls performedCommunicate and document the potential findings and areas of improvement on controlled scopesUpdate the control programs for implementation during controlsQualifications If you have:Master's Degree in Accounting, Audit or equivalent with bank accounting knowledgeEnglish at C1 level, at least, spoken skills as well, French is a plusSolid knowledge of Accounting, Control environment, Data management, IFRS9, CIB products (Financing and Global Markets)Benefits Integrate a renowned company in a multicultural environment in a temporary position, 8 months with possible extension. Hybrid work mode in the centre of Porto.#J-18808-Ljbffr