Job Description
Company Description
Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands. 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 accounting activities for the Ralph Lauren fixed asset portfolio across EMEA and various channels (Wholesale, Retail, Corporate) and ensure accurate accounting following the US and local GAAP rules. The candidate will also be responsible for supporting month end close; the quarterly/yearly audits.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Support the creation of capital projects in the system, Master data validation Validate buyer's purchase order against appropriate capital project Collect signed agreements and opening reports Maintain a project database with openings and closures Reconcile all wholesale projects with support of business partners Raise client contribution invoice to RL business partners Review and analyze asset under construction account across multiple entities Monthly update the asset sub-ledger system Month-end close tasks (GL entries, reconciliation, P&L and balance sheet review) Prepare and submit to the business the quarterly the EMEA Wholesale portfolio analysis Provide support with preparation of Asset Reporting (Forecast, Asset roll forward) Provide support with internal and external Audit requests (US GAAP, statutory audits, SOX controls) Provide support in the preparation of the yearly Asset roll forward across EMEA (US GAAP & Local GAAP) Contribute to Ad Hoc projects related to business decisions (System testing; analysis)
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Finance or Accounting education / certification Previous accounting experience, Fixed Asset accounting experience a plus Systems knowledge: Fixed asset module, Projects management system - SAP knowledge is a plus High level of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required. Advanced experience in Excel Analytical and detail oriented Provides high degree of professional customer service to both internal and external parties. Excellent communications and organization, follow-through and follow-up, meet commitments and deadlines. Personal skills: Motivation Dedication to work Flexibility Able to work under pressure Good work organiser/planner
