Accountant

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:

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting