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Inventory Accounting & Control Lead, EMEA, Watford
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Client:
Ralph Lauren
Location:
Watford, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
2bc94d938c24
Job Views:
2
Posted:
07.05.2025
Expiry Date:
21.06.2025
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Job Description:
Position Overview
The Lead (Director) of Inventory Accounting & Inventory Control, EMEA is a key finance leadership role reporting to the Head of RTR, EMEA, responsible for managing the accounting and internal controls for Sales, COGS & Inventory in the region. This role involves being a key business partner to FP&A, GL, Inventory Management, and Retail and Wholesale Planning teams, with exposure to regional and corporate leadership. Additionally, the role includes coordinating audits, managing US GAAP monthly closes, providing forecast inputs, and supporting statutory reporting processes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Lead the Inventory Accounting & Control team of 13 members.
2. Support the Head of RTR, EMEA, as a member of the Finance leadership team.
3. Motivate, coach, and develop the team, including recruitment and talent promotion.
4. Supervise monthly closing activities and internal controls.
5. Coordinate and review forecast inputs and reporting schedules.
6. Partner with FP&A and inventory teams to manage inventory reserves.
7. Oversee Retail Inventory Control, including stock takes and audits.
8. Manage inventory discrepancy resolutions.
9. Serve as the main contact for audits related to US GAAP, statutory, and SOX controls.
10. Ensure inventory controls comply with US GAAP, statutory, and SOX requirements.
11. Collaborate with the General Ledger team on US GAAP adjustments and statutory financial statements.
12. Manage ad-hoc projects and process improvements.
13. Support new IT solutions and automation initiatives.
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
* Degree in Accounting or Finance.
* Proven experience in audit and accounting in a multinational environment.
* CPA / ACCA qualification.
* Leadership and team management experience.
* Knowledge of internal controls and US GAAP.
* Experience in retail or multi-unit industries is a plus.
* Proficiency in Excel; SAP experience is advantageous.
* Understanding of inventory sub-ledger and general ledger systems.
* Experience with statutory financial statement audits.
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