THE ROLE
Interested in working for a fast-growing international retail company?
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to take ownership of the financial reporting processes for our largest – Dutch based – entities from a financial reporting perspective. This role goes beyond traditional accounting, focusing also on compliance with Dutch GAAP, and strengthening the integrity of our financial data.
You will play a key role in shaping accurate and timely financial reporting across areas such as statutory reporting, VAT, and financial close processes.
In this position, you will report to the Holding Controller based in Amsterdam and this position plays a central role in our Finance department and offers a great opportunity for further career steps within Karl Lagerfeld / GIII.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Payroll
- Transfer pricing activities
- Accruals and period-end adjustments
- Revenue analysis, including improvements in wholesale reconciliations
- Inventory and POS-related reconciliations
- Intercompany balances and key balance sheet accounts
- Ensuring all reconciliations are fully supported, accurate, and aligned with underlying data sources
- Execute month-end close in line with the reporting calendar and deadlines
- Deliver high-quality trial balances and reporting packages in OneStream, providing clear and insightful financial commentary
- Perform post-close validation checks to ensure completeness and accuracy (SOX compliance)
- Actively contributes to optimizing financial reporting processes and controls
- Leveraging AI in driving efficient Finance processes
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT, social taxes, and corporate income tax filings
- Coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders
- Provide high-quality documentation, reconciliations, and explanations and liaise with internal and external auditors
• Ownership of financial reporting and trial balance integrity for Dutch entities across Wholesale, Digital, and Royalty revenue streams, including:
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and robust reconciliations, including:
• Lead month-end close and reporting processes
• Drive continuous improvement
• Own and maintain the financial reporting calendar
• Support internal and external audits
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and support projects
Contribute to Finance team initiatives with a focus on insight and business valueTHE PROFILE:
- 3+ years of experience in financial reporting / accounting, ideally within retail
- Experience with Dutch statutory reporting and VAT compliance is preferred.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in English; Dutch is an advantage.
- University degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
- Strong systems knowledge, including ERP platforms and advanced Excel skills
- Ability to deliver high-quality output under tight deadlines
- Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders and management levels
- Interest and motivation to grow into a broader financial control and reporting role
Skills Required
- 3+ years of experience in financial reporting/accounting
- Experience with Dutch statutory reporting and VAT compliance
- University degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
- Strong systems knowledge, including ERP platforms and advanced Excel skills
What We Do
The KARL LAGERFELD house balances Parisian heritage and contemporary innovation, celebrating the iconic vision and design aesthetic of its founder, Karl Lagerfeld. Its portfolio includes ready-to-wear, bags, accessories, watches, eyewear, footwear, perfumes, candles, and fashion jewelry.
