Ledger Controller General Ledger

This is what we offer you

• Thirteenth month's salary and 8% holiday allowance

• 10% Employee Benefit Budget

• EUR 1,400 development budget per year

• Hybrid working: balance between home and office work (possible for most roles)

• A pension, for which you can set the maximum amount of your personal contribution

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Job Description

As a Ledger Controller at Rabobank, you ensure the accuracy and completeness of the General Ledger for Wholesale & Rural. You perform financial controls, analyse financial data quality, report to stakeholders and help resolve accounting issues. Using your knowledge of accounting, IFRS, Excel and General Ledger systems such as SAP or PeopleSoft, you contribute to reliable financial data and effective risk management.

You work within Control Framework Management squad in Utrecht for 40 hours per week. Hybrid working applies to this role.

You work with colleagues across Finance, Operations, IT, Audit and Product Control, as well as stakeholders in the Netherlands and abroad. You also contribute to improvements in financial processes and the development of Rabobank's future General Ledger in SAP.

What will you do as a Financial Controller?

You work with financial data, accounting processes and controls in an international banking environment. Your work ranges from recurring General Ledger controls to helping stakeholders and improving processes. 

You will: 

• Be responsible for the data quality of the General Ledger. You execute several controls on a regular base and you support colleagues with accounting questions and manage incidents when they occur. 

• work independently on reporting the status of key control indicators including financial impact analysis to various stakeholders and will be involved in discussions and implementing solutions to mitigate identified risks. 

• • On a monthly base you report to our stakeholders on several topics. You make a distinctive contribution in our reports and the continuous improvement cycle Contribute to requirements, processes and accounting standards for the future General Ledger in SAP. 

• Work with Finance, Operations, IT, Audit, Product Control, senior management and colleagues in international Rabobank locations. 

This role gives you the opportunity to broaden your knowledge of financial processes and understand the dependencies between settlement, valuation, accounting and financial control. 

Skills, tools and areas of expertise 

In this role, you work with: 

• General Ledger accounting and control. 

• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 

• Financial product accounting. 

• Data quality management and financial impact analysis. 

• Microsoft Excel. 

• SAP and PeopleSoft. 

• Key control indicators and risk mitigation. 

• Stakeholder management. 

Together we achieve more than alone 

We believe in the power of difference. Bringing together people's differences is what makes us an even better bank. So we are very curious about what you can bring to our team. 

You will join Control Framework Management, a team with a mix of junior colleagues and experienced specialists of different nationalities. Experienced colleagues support less experienced team members in learning the work and understanding the complex financial environment. 

The team is part of the Area Product Control and Accounting Wholesale & Rural. This area provides reliable financial and management information for internationally supported businesses. You will therefore work in an environment with stakeholders and colleagues both in and outside the Netherlands. 

You and your talent 

You are ambitious, accurate, results-driven and proactive. You can work independently but also enjoy working as part of a team. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are important in this role. You take responsibility for your work, ask questions and are willing to take a step forward in a complex financial environment. 

Must-haves 

• You have a bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in Finance, Accountancy or Business Economics. 

• You have demonstrable experience with a complex General Ledger and accounting, for example as a controller or analyst.  

• You have demonstrable knowledge of accounting and accounting standards, including IFRS. 

• You have a good understanding of financial product accounting. 

• You can work with Microsoft Excel. 

• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• You are comfortable taking responsibility for your work and can prioritise tasks to deliver results within deadlines. 

• You can work accurately, independently and proactively. 

• You communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing. 

 Nice-to-haves

• Experience within a financial institution. This is an advantage, but not a requirement. 

• Experience with PeopleSoft and/or SAP. 

• Knowledge of loans, financial products, settlement, valuation or profit-and-loss accounting. 

• Dutch communication skills. 

Based on your skills, experience, and competencies, this role offers the opportunity to be positioned at either scale 8 or scale 9.

Work on yourself & the world around you 

At Rabobank, you work on yourself and the world around you at the same time. You have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge of financial processes, accounting and financial instruments. 

There is a variety of work within the team. This gives you opportunities to take on new tasks or projects that match your interests and ambitions and to continue developing your expertise. 

Why everyone is welcome at Rabobank 

At Rabobank, we are working towards a culture where everyone feels welcome. We value our differences and use them to collaborate more effectively and make better decisions. By being open to different perspectives, we create an environment where colleagues feel heard. 

Frequently asked questions 

Is this role suitable for my experience level? 

The role is primarily aimed at someone at a junior level who already understands accounting and has practical General Ledger experience. There is no stated minimum number of years of experience, and candidates with broader relevant experience may also be considered. 

What will I do each day as a Financial Controller? 

You will perform General Ledger controls, investigate data issues, support colleagues with accounting questions and report control results. You will also work with stakeholders to correct issues, mitigate risks and improve processes. 

Which skills, tools or technologies will I use? 

You will use accounting knowledge, IFRS, Microsoft Excel, General Ledger systems and financial analysis. Experience with SAP or PeopleSoft is an advantage. 

Can I work hybrid? 

Yes. Hybrid working applies to this role. The specific division between working from home and working at the office has not been established. 

Which team will I join and who will I work with? 

You will join Control Framework Management. You will work with Finance, Operations, IT, Audit, Product Control, senior management and colleagues in Rabobank locations inside and outside the Netherlands. 

You and the application process 

Are you the Ledger Controller we are looking for? We look forward to receiving your application for this vacancy in Utrecht. Applications are open until 30 November 2026.  

• For questions about the position, you can contact Hans van Wijngaarden, Manager Control Framework Management, on 06 15922019 or via hans.van.wijngaarden@rabobank.com 

• Questions about working at Rabobank and the procedure? Sanne Courant, Corporate Recruiter, via sanne.courant@rabobank.nl. 

• The application process consists of three interview rounds. The first interview will take place through Microsoft Teams.  

• If you are invited for an interview, Bo, our virtual assistant, will contact you by SMS and email to schedule the interview. 

• A reliability assessment is part of the procedure. 

• You can find answers to frequently asked questions here: rabobank.jobs/en/faq. 

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