We build on traditions as long as they don't stop us from growing. Therefore we continuously reflect our actions and strive for improvement. This is the only way we can live up to our own standards to reinvent the fashion business in a sustainable way.
We see ourselves as sparring partners for our peers in our European Headquarters in Düsseldorf and Brussels. In our daily business we focus on equality, fairness, openness and mutual trust.
As senior accountant, you will report to the accounting and consolidation lead of the C&A Europe group. Your primary role will be the comprehensive accounting and reporting of the treasury and holding entities based in Luxembourg, as well as coordinating the accounting and reporting activities for the holding entities based in Switzerland.
Your responsibilities at C&A:
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Ensure the integrity of the trial balance through precise recording of financial transactions in the general ledger.- Prepare and submit tax returns, tax declarations, and VAT declarations within specified deadlines.
- Generate monthly management result reports in accordance with group guidelines.
- Coordinate the preparation of half-yearly and year-end IFRS reports for group consolidation purposes, as well as the preparation of statutory financial statements.
- Coordination and supervising the accounting department for Swiss-based holding entities
- Assist the accounting and consolidation lead in various group financial matters and projects, including consolidation support (e.g., intercompany reconciliations) and monthly financial closing matters related to the management reporting.
What we expect of you:
- Holds at least a Bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance
- At least 3 years of relevant work experience in accounting, preferably in an international environment.
- Good knowledge and understanding of basis accounting practices, with IFRS and Luxembourg GAAP as a plus.
- Understanding of complicated legal and accounting structures.
- Good understanding of MS office tools (e.g. excel, ppt, word)
- Experienced in working with ERP systems, knowledge of SAP is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and numerical skills
- Language skills : fluent in English and French
At C&A you can look forward to:
- An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
- In-depth introduction into your new role and be part of building the C&A Treasury function
- A positive working atmosphere with an open feedback culture
- Flexibility in working hours and the option to work partially from home
- In addition, you will enjoy attractive discounts including on a public transport travel pass
C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board committed to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.
