What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant position at La Senza?
Company Overview
La Senza is the global destination for the hottest fashion lingerie at an incredible value, with the best trends and unbeatable prices worldwide. As the premier global retailer with stores in 30 countries worldwide - La Senza is truly world famous. La Senza’s mission is empowering women to feel sexy and confident in every way without feeling guilty about the price.
Position Summary
The Accountant is responsible for the increasingly complex activities across store inventory, sales audit, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, revenue, accruals and other areas including the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant financial reports. Related duties include ensuring ledger entries and account reconciliations are prepared correctly and timely. This position assists in month-end; quarter-end and year-end closing process and will be responsible for assisting in reporting, analytics and forecasts/budgets. The Accountant will report to the Manager of Financial Reporting or accounting operations.
Responsibilities
Must possess ability to:
La Senza is the global destination for the hottest fashion lingerie at an incredible value, with the best trends and unbeatable prices worldwide. As the premier global retailer with stores in 30 countries worldwide - La Senza is truly world famous. La Senza’s mission is empowering women to feel sexy and confident in every way without feeling guilty about the price.
Position Summary
The Accountant is responsible for the increasingly complex activities across store inventory, sales audit, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, revenue, accruals and other areas including the maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and the resultant financial reports. Related duties include ensuring ledger entries and account reconciliations are prepared correctly and timely. This position assists in month-end; quarter-end and year-end closing process and will be responsible for assisting in reporting, analytics and forecasts/budgets. The Accountant will report to the Manager of Financial Reporting or accounting operations.
Responsibilities
Must possess ability to:
- Prepare journal entries
- Reconcile and maintain balance sheet accounts
- Perform financial analysis and generate conclusions and recommendations
- Ensure compliance to GAAP and company departmental standards and controls
- Comply with legal and ethical standards
- Follow up on all outstanding issues on a timely basis
- Maintain excellent customer service with internal and external partners
- Assist with special projects and department goals
- Proactively identify areas of opportunity /weakness and recommend solutions
- One to five years of related financial analysis, audit or accounting experience
- Understanding of GAAP
- Ability to prepare work timely and accurately
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Interest in advancement
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and large-scale accounting systems preferred
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting