Ralph Lauren Accounting Manager, Record to Report

Job Details

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

Ralph Lauren Asia Pacific is seeking to appoint an experienced Accounting Manager, Record to Report to oversee the general accounting operations from a controlling and reporting prospective. Responsibilities include handling the books of the APAC entities, reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. Successful candidates combine excellent analytical skills with sound knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate should also have experience in collaborating and / or managing a team of finance professionals, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in delivering accounting tasks. Experience with China exposure is highly preferred.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the General Ledger, Fixed Asset and Lease module including the monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Partner with FP&A to complete the month-end close process
• Timely review of monthly financial reports covering balance sheet, profit and loss, internal management reports and Corporate Financial Reporting packs
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP principles and our internal policy
• Review intercompany invoices for rebilling
• Review intercompany reports including ageing reports, balance sheet reconciliation reports and monthly statement
• Collaborate and liaise with markets, predominately with US Head Office, Europe and APAC on intercompany transactions
• Review intercompany reconciliations balances across parties and investigate out-of-balance cases
• Liaise with external auditors and manage Audit related matters
• Assist in process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives
• Proactively identify new initiatives to improve efficiency

Experience, Skills & Knowledge