Do you want to work in an international company and become part of our Global Finance transformation journey?  Are you looking for an opportunity to utilise your accounting skills in an agile environment? 

We have a great opportunity for an Accountant to join BESTSELLER SOUTH HUB in Malaga-Spain. Responsible for key finance processes and daily operations across several countries, the role will report into our Finance Team Leader and work closely with local Finance teams.

About BESTSELLER
BESTSELLER was created in 1975 in Denmark by the Povlsen family. We deliver top quality clothing to consumers around the world. Our Fashion FWD scheme is bringing fashion forward until we are climate positive. Leading with brands such as: JACK & JONES, VERO MODA, ONLY,  SELECTED, NOISY MAY, Y.A.S AND VILA. We are present in 38 markets globally and maintain a strong hold on the fashion sector.

We have 17,000 dedicated colleagues around the world. Closeness between management and employees creates that energy. We promote quality, good results and strong values. We have amazing benefits for our team and put people first. An important philosophy behind BESTSELLER’s organisation is "freedom with responsibility". It empowers a high degree of freedom of action in your job, and at the same time shows you are responsible for what you do. 

As a Global Finance organization, we work with the purpose of being a valuable partner to BESTSELLER’s operations. We take pride in being data driven, being a business partner and providing best-in-class core finance services for our colleagues to optimize business opportunities. Our Group Finance is located in Denmark. Working in BESTSELLER Finance you can expect an ambitious, dynamic, fast moving working environment with focus on talent and leadership development. BESTSELLER Finance is part of the worldwide fashion company BESTSELLER
 

OUR TEAM
You will become part of our SOUTH HUB team based in Malaga (Spain), a function in charge of maintaining, developing, and ensuring high quality, efficient and relevant internal and external reporting for all the entities run by the SOUTH HUB. It’ll be a dynamic environment, proactive and collaborative, with a global mindset and willingness to improve internal processes. Working in close cooperation with our international Group Finance function and local Business Partners, you will gain a Finance network to collaborate with. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
As Accountant for the South HUB, you will be a key team member of the finance team carrying out core finance tasks for BESTSELLER Wholesale and Retail entities in Spain, France, Italy and Portugal. 

    Responsible for bank processes, payments, vendor management and vendor statements reconciliation
    Lead and monitor the Record-to-Reporting (RtR) process in alignment with Group Finance guidelines
    In charge of several tasks during the month-end and year-end close processes for the legal entities based in Spain, France, Italy and Portugal 
    Complete internal controls documentation
    Key contact with local Finance teams and build specific country business understanding
    Collaborate with the other HUBs and Finance community to identify areas to gain efficiencies 
    Implementing harmonised processes across countries 
    Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information

YOUR PROFILE
As Accountant you pay attention to details, take responsibility for getting the job done, collaboratively works to deliver high quality information on tight deadlines, and take pride in providing solutions. You are open, honest and cooperative, and you contribute actively to create a positive and dynamic working environment. You are excellent at building relationships across the business, thrive with freedom under responsibility and motivated to see results. You have proven experience as Accountant. You have good knowledge of processes and systems and a curious mindset. 

Being fluent in spoken and written English is a prerequisite (French, Italian and/or Portuguese will be an advantage). Knowledge of SAP S/4 HANA will be an advantage as well.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU 
If you have any further questions, you are welcome to contact Nacho Cisneros on nacho.cisneros@bestseller.com. Otherwise, please send us your application as soon as possible. We process applications and invite for interviews on an ongoing basis. The position will be closed when we have found the right candidate.  

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