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
Temporary CoverWhat you'll be doing:
As an RTR MEC & Post Close Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting Avon’s accounting, taxation, statutory, and IFRS reporting activities. Working as part of a collaborative finance team, you will help ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while supporting month-end close processes, financial reconciliations, reporting requirements, and compliance activities. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with financial data, driving accuracy, and contributing to a high-performing accounting function.This opportunity is offered as a fixed-term maternity cover contract with the possibility of extension.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting monthly and month-end closing activities in line with company deadlines and accounting standards.
- Actively participating in statutory and IFRS reporting processes and ensuring accurate financial reporting results.
- Preparing and maintaining reconciliations of local general ledger accounts.
- Ensuring alignment and reconciliation between IFRS and local accounting requirements.
- Preparing and organizing supporting documentation required for accounting entries and financial reporting.
- Processing general ledger journal entries accurately and on time.
- Ensuring timely, accurate, and complete transfer of financial data.
- Preparing regular and ad hoc financial reports for internal stakeholders.
- Assisting with the preparation of tax returns and tax-related documentation.
- Supporting year-end audits and tax audits by providing required information and documentation.
- Collaborating with internal teams to maintain compliance with financial and regulatory requirements.
- Experience in accounting, finance, record-to-report (RTR), or general ledger accounting activities.
- Understanding of month-end close processes and financial reconciliations.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements.
- Familiarity with IFRS and statutory reporting requirements is an advantage.
- Experience processing journal entries and maintaining general ledger accounts.
- Exposure to tax-related processes and audit support activities would be beneficial.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other finance or ERP systems.
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
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.
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Skills Required
- Experience in accounting, finance, record-to-report, or general ledger accounting activities
- Understanding of month-end close processes and financial reconciliations
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements
- Familiarity with IFRS and statutory reporting requirements
- Experience processing journal entries and maintaining general ledger accounts
- Exposure to tax-related processes and audit support activities
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other finance or ERP systems
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
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..
