Responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures for the company at all times, the position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including General Ledger preparation, AP/AR Ledger Control Account Reconciliations, Financial Reporting and Year End Audit preparation.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

They consist of but are not limited to:

· Assignment of tasks in all areas (accounts receivable, accounts payable and general ledger accounting) of financial accounting

· Balance Sheet reconciliations/income and expenditure analysis/ P&L analysis

· Calculation and posting of periodical GL Journals

· Assist in the conception, development and implementation of new processes, procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

· Evaluation and booking of business transactions

· Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns and annual tax returns. Contact person for tax consultants and tax authorities

· Assisting in the creation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements

· Intercompany postings and reconciliations

· Preparation of monthly forecasting reports with variance analysis

· Cost Centre controls

· Preparation and submittal of Intrastat/EC Sales manual returns

· Oversee and manage internal retail financial audits

· Year end audit preparation

· Provide Training to new and existing staff as needed.

Desired Qualifications

· Business, Finance, Economics or Accounting degree or similar qualification

· Several years of professional experience in an international trading company

· Knowledge and experience with Lease Accounting (IFRS 16)

· Knowledge and experience with Dutch GAAP & US GAAP

· Analytical and numerical skills

· Good to very good language skills in English and Dutch. French Knowledge will be a plus.

· Good knowledge of MS Office.

· Ability to work with deadlines and multitasking

· Flexibility and ability to work in a team

· Knowledge of the Fashion or Footwear industry desirable but not essential.

· Able to travel occasionally within the assigned territory or other company destinations.

About Skechers
Skechers (NYSE: SKX), a global, Fortune 500® brand develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Developing comfort technologies is the foundation of all we do – delivering stylish, innovative, and quality products. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,200 company-and third-party-owned retail locations. Headquartered in Southern California, with offices and distribution centers around the globe, Skechers has spent 30 years helping people of all ages look and feel good.

Be You - Feel Welcome

Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.