Senior Level 2 Financial Controller

Senior Level 2 Controller

Your Mission

 The role of the level 2 controller is to issue an opinion on the actual implementation of level 1 controls and on the quality of both their execution and the monitoring of anomalies and to assess the design and the relevance of the controls, particularly in terms of risk prevention.

Your Role in a Nutshell:

 Review the implementation of the level 1 control system: level 2 controller has to ensure the reliability of the existing level 1 control system to cover major risks as well as to ensure the coherence of key controls deployment in order to determine major risks and/or activities not covered by key controls;
 Check the Level 1 controls by reviewing control design and control performance, either on the basis of supporting documents available in managerial supervision control tool or by re-performing the control (testing);
 Request evidence of level 1 controls, including segregation of duties, management monitoring and oversight, and other critical controls, level 1 controls’ chain from the beginning to the end of the process; request information about documented policies and procedure; inspect specific documents and observe application of specific controls;
 Trace transactions through the information systems relevant to financial reporting; review information flows (e.g. FO, BO, accounting) and IT cartography to identify potential breaks in accounting process;
 Report results and follow up of level 2 proposals for improvement.

A little about You:

 You have economical studies and experience in accounting/financial audit with a focus on internal controls, preferably in financial services/banking
 You have high flexibility and work autonomy, decision making and problem solving skills
 English proficiency and French is a plus
 Nice to have: experience in regulatory reporting, ACCA member/student.

We also value:

 Good analytical & investigating skills;
 Proactive & continuous improvement oriented;
 Good communication skills in interacting with the client and the different stakeholders;
 Strong adaptability to the changing environment;
 Strong ability to work under pressure and meet targets and deadlines.

Besides a career what else we offer:

 Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and seniority;
 Yearly bonus per company policy;
 Discounts for retailers;
 Medical services and life insurance;
 Private pension contribution;
 A modern working environment: open, informal, fun atmosphere;
 Continuous training and development programs (ACCA Certification, foreign language courses);
 Work from Home 1 day/week.