Junior Accounting Controller

ECCO´s vision is to be the leading premium brand for shoes and leather goods.Now ECCO also wants to be leading within transactional finance.Join our new Global Business Service (GBS) organization in Warsaw and help us build the best in class global Finance function that is technologically sound, future proof and can react quickly to ever-changing demands!Establishing the GBS is a global project, where all transactional accounting processes are gathered into regional Business Centre’s in Americas, Europe, Asia/Pacific and China.The European Business Centre is based in Warsaw and Amsterdam where experienced accountants provide bookkeeping and accounting services for more than 30 European ECCO companies.Some career choices have more impact than others. When you join ECCO, you become part of a global family where we value people who do things differently. BE DIFFERENT AND FIT IN!Role PurposeWe’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accounting Controller to join our finance team. In this role, you’ll help make sure our financial reporting is accurate and on time. You’ll work with teams across different countries and support compliance tasks, including working with external service providers. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in an international environment and be part of process improvements.ResponsibilitiesMonthly Closing & ReportingSupport monthly closing activities, ensuring financial data is accurate, complete and submitted on time in line with ECCO GAAP and internal proceduresCollaborate with finance and non-finance teams across multiple countries to ensure smooth and timely reportingAssist in monthly financial analysis, helping to explain and document key variancesCooperate with General Ledger and Retail Accounting teams to ensure the closing process runs efficientlyParticipate in the Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation process, supporting reconciliation activities and helping maintain the quality of supporting documentationCompliance & External CollaborationCoordinate local reporting and tax-related tasks (VAT, CIT, other taxes) with the support of external service providers and advisorsAssist in preparing statutory financial statements in collaboration with external accounting firmsHelp prepare statistical and regulatory reports with a support of external partners Participate in and coordinate internal and external audits; assist with documentation and process reviewsResearch accounting topics to ensure compliance with relevant standards and internal policiesSupport and monitor internal control activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and control frameworksProcess & Business SupportContribute to improving and documenting accounting processes and internal controlsSupport budgeting and forecasting activities together with the Business Control teamTake part in projects focused on process standardization and harmonization within the R2R areaIdentify opportunities for automation and digitalization to improve efficiency.Assist in implementing new financial tools and workflows that support better reporting and controlRequirementsA degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related fieldMinimum 3 years of experience in Accounting (GL/R2R), Controlling or a similar roleKnowledge of accounting principles (GAAP/IFRS) and financial reportingFamiliarity with VAT, CIT and statutory reporting is a plusExperience in working in an international company or SSC serving multiple countriesSAP experience is a plusProficiency in the use of ExcelQuality and deadline oriented Excellent communication skillsProficient skills in English (written and spoken), any other language is a plusCREATE THE FOOTPRINTS OF TOMORROWAt ECCO, you become part of a meaningful, developing and multicultural workplace. You join a global family of more than 25,000 people who are proud to create the footprints of tomorrow.Headquartered in Denmark, we are a family-owned company that offers international opportunities. Our offices and facilities have an informal culture and relaxed dress code – our shoe code is slightly stricter.Join us and we guarantee lifelong learning – the speed of progress is up to you. So, if you’re curious, passionate and ready to make an impact, you’ll fit right in.