Chief Accountant

Posted 8 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Mid level
Beauty • Retail
The Role
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting; manage statutory statements, regulatory filings, reconciliations, audits, and compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, SOX, and internal policies. Partner with finance, tax, internal controls, auditors, service providers, and shared services teams to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, ensure accurate tax obligations, and drive operational efficiency.
Summary Generated by Built In

You’ve picked a great time to join Avon. We’re the company that puts purpose, people and relationships at the heart of everything we do. The company that’s 135 years young and only just getting started. As part of the Regent LP family, we’re committed to being the best beauty company for the world by generating a positive environmental, economic and social impact for our communities across the globe.

Role Type

Permanent

What you'll be doing:

At Avon, we're passionate about empowering people and driving business success through strong financial stewardship. We're looking for a Chief Accountant to ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across our accounting processes. This is an exciting opportunity to work with regional and global stakeholders while making a meaningful impact on our finance operations.
As Chief Accountant, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company's financial records and reporting. You'll oversee month-end and year-end accounting activities, support statutory and corporate reporting requirements, and help ensure all financial statements and tax obligations are delivered accurately and on time. Working closely with finance teams, auditors, service providers, and business partners, you'll provide expert accounting guidance, support audits and inspections, and help strengthen financial controls. You'll also contribute to process improvements, share best practices, and help drive operational excellence across the finance function.

Key responsibilities:

  • Preparing and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities.

  • Managing statutory financial statements and local regulatory filings.

  • Supporting month-end close activities and balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Overseeing compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, SOX controls, and internal policies.

  • Coordinating external audits, statutory audits, and regulatory inspections.

  • Monitoring changes in local regulations and implementing required process updates.

  • Partnering with finance, tax, internal control, and shared services teams to enhance processes and ensure effective service delivery.

  • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and compliance across accounting operations.

What we're looking for

  • 4+ years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally within a multinational organization.

  • Degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with a professional accounting qualification preferred.

  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.

  • Experience working with accounting systems and financial reporting processes.

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal.

  • Experience working in international and cross-functional environments.

  • A proactive mindset, continuous improvement focus, and enthusiasm for learning and development.

What we offer:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package along with wellness resources and work-life balance support in line with your country practices and Avon purpose aiming to help you live a healthier life, protect you and your dear ones, and ensure you’re at your best.

At Avon, we believe beauty is for everyone and that it’s beautiful to be you. We celebrate our differences, champion self-expression and are committed to inclusion for all. We embrace diversity and individuality to build a culture that represents our communities and enables everyone to bring their best self to work. We also support reasonable adjustments both within our recruitment process and job design when required to empower you to work in a way that works for you.

Ready to be a part of it? Join us.
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Skills Required

  • 4+ years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally within a multinational organization
  • Degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
  • Professional accounting qualification
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards
  • Experience working with accounting systems and financial reporting processes
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Experience working in international and cross-functional environments
  • Proactive mindset and continuous improvement focus
  • Enthusiasm for learning and development
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The Company
HQ: London
72,170 Employees

What We Do

Think you know Avon? Think again. We’ve been doing beauty differently for 135 years. Pioneering in listening to women’s needs and speaking out for them. Standing for what matters to them. Supporting their endeavours. We’re a company that connects people through beauty, sharing passion, innovation and expertise - affordably. We use the power of beauty to transform women’s lives for the better. We were founded to provide an opportunity for women to earn and learn – bringing economic freedom for our Beauty Advisers so they can shape their own future. We continue to carry this spirit with us today. Our independent Representatives provide millions of customers worldwide with trusted, personal beauty advice and products to help them express their individuality. We believe in beauty democracy: inclusive beauty that is open to all. We’re passionate about keeping you at the forefront of beauty, creating products that embrace the hottest trends and cutting-edge technology, alongside everyday essentials that will be the staples of your beauty kit. We believe in a better world for women, which is a better world for all. We believe everyone is equal and we champion gender equality. We speak up and speak out on issues that matter to our communities; supporting causes that help women’s health and wellbeing, including: • Breast cancer, the most commonly occurring cancer in women, • Violence against women and girls, which will impact 1 in 3 in their lifetime There’s still work to do. And we promise to continue doing more. Join us and be part of the movement..

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