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GL Accountant
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Company Description
At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.
Position Overview
The candidate’s primary responsibilities will be to perform all detail accounting functions and analysis for regional GL Accounting processes including accruals, payroll, prepayments etc. for various entities across Europe. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for providing accounting assistance in support of the closing and reporting process and assisting in the ongoing review of the SOX internal control process, as well as provide support and all required documentation for internal and external audits for the GL Accounting area. The candidate will contribute to the development of continuous process improvement initiatives and best practices through leverage of technology and effective collaboration/communication. The candidate will support on regional reporting package and statutory audit.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Accounting:
· Perform monthly legal entity trial balance P&L and balance sheet reviews for a portfolio of entities
· Partner with FP&A to provide input and improve accuracy of SG&A forecasts and investigate movements in account balances.
· Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for GL accounts including accruals, prepayments, payroll for entities across the region.
· Work closely with business partners across the region including FP&A, HR, Cloudpay, Marketing, etc. to improve processes and ensure accuracy of financial statements
· Identification of process improvement and efficiency enhancement opportunities.
Statutory compliance
· Providing assistance on statutory audits for specific entities
Other
· Identify and drive process improvement and efficiency enhancement opportunities including leveraging the system to drive automation.
· Perform ad-hoc strategic analysis in support of new businesses/initiatives (new brands / markets / stores, etc.)
· Maintain and review documented procedures and ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- Good communication skills (written and verbal) in English, another European language is a plus
- Results orientated, flexible, resourceful, and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks
- Strong time-management skills, ability to adhere to tight deadlines
- Team player and customer service oriented, « can-do» attitude
- Organized, detail oriented and disciplined in follow through and completion of tasks
Education and Experience:
- Previous experience in a similar finance / accounting role preferably in a shared service environment
- Proficiency in Excel and fair understanding of general ledger applications (SAP experience a plus)
- Accounting, finance, business or economics education / qualification
