Senior General Ledger Accountant

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Manno, Ticino, CHE
In-Office
62K-87K Annually
Senior level
Fashion • Retail • Wearables
The Role
Lead month-end, quarter-end and year-end closings for assigned legal entities; prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and BlackLine reconciliations; ensure US GAAP and local statutory compliance; support statutory audits, tax filings, VAT/Intrastat reporting; manage intercompany accounting; act as SAP contact; drive process improvements, support SOX/internal controls and deliver special projects.
Summary Generated by Built In

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally-minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

If you enjoy working in a creative, fast-paced environment, then we would love to hear from you!

Michael Kors is always interested in hearing from talented, globally minded individuals with a passion for fashion.

"I feel really lucky to be surrounded by such a great team. I’m not only grateful that they’ve helped me achieve my goals, but also that I can give them a place where they can achieve theirs."

- Michael Kors -

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior General Ledger Accountant in our Manno office.

Department overview:

The General Ledger team is a key part of EMEA Finance, responsible for managing fiscal compliance in multiple countries and group reporting under US GAAP. In addition to performing high-quality monthly closing and fiscal reporting for direct and indirect taxes, the team is also responsible for managing the dynamic landscape involving new reporting requirements, process improvements and system changes. For statutory compliance, the team successfully leads the financial statement audits for nearly 30 legal entities. We work closely with many Finance teams, including FP&A, Sales Audit, Treasury, Inventory Control, but also Payroll, Legal, IT and many business partners to achieve our common goals.

What You’ll Do:

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Perform month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities for assigned legal entities.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations through Blackline.
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP and local statutory requirements.
  • Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and tax return deliverables, coordinating with external auditors, tax advisors and legal advisors as needed.
  • Support statutory audits, tax filings, VAT and Intrastat reporting.
  • Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
  • Act as a key finance contact for SAP/accounting system queries and process improvements.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support special projects.
  • Contribute to process improvements, system changes and new reporting requirements affecting the GL function.
  • Support SOX/internal control requirements and ensure appropriate documentation for key accounting activities.

You’ll Need to Have:

  • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in an international environment
  • Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting and financial reporting; accounting certification preferred
  • Experience with US GAAP, internal controls, statutory reporting, and external audits
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience using SAP

MK Perks:

A purpose-driven workplace where you can grow your career, enjoy flexible benefits, and be part of a culture built on inclusion, impact, and recognition.

  • Career Growth
  • Clear paths for progression, leadership opportunities, and mentorship programs to help you thrive.
  • Work-Life Balance & Flexibility
  • Support for your well-being with flexible work options and generous time-off policies.
  • Culture & Belonging
  • Be part of an inclusive culture—recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity—where diverse talent is empowered to succeed.
  • Exclusive Employee Perks
  • Enjoy discounts on premium products and luxury brands.
  • Impact & Social Responsibility
  • Contribute to global and local causes through volunteer days, sustainability programs, and charitable giving.

To know more about working at Michael Kors, LinkedIn page and MK careers page.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected].

In compliance with certain Pay Transparency laws, employers are required to disclose a compensation range. The range for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set, and years of experience. Please note that for salaried roles, the figures reflect full-time equivalency, while for hourly roles, the figures represent the applicable hourly rate.

Compensation Range: 

62,400.00 - 87,300.00 CHF

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of accounting experience
  • International accounting experience (preferable)
  • Strong knowledge of General Ledger accounting and financial reporting
  • Accounting certification
  • Experience with US GAAP, internal controls, statutory reporting, and external audits
  • Excellent spoken and written English
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Experience using SAP
  • Experience performing balance sheet reconciliations through BlackLine
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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
8,508 Employees
Year Founded: 1981

What We Do

Michael Kors is a world-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear. His namesake company, established in 1981, currently produces a range of products under Michael Kors Collection, MICHAEL Michael Kors, and Michael Kors Mens, including accessories, ready-to-wear, footwear, wearable technology, watches, jewelry, and a full line of fragrance products. Michael Kors stores are operated in the most prestigious cities in the world, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, London, Milan, Paris, Munich, Dubai, Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Rio de Janeiro. In addition, Michael Kors operates digital flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia, offering customers a seamless omnichannel experience. At the center of it all, is a designer who has created an enduring and iconic luxury lifestyle empire with a distinctive point of view and global reach. Michael Kors has a sharp focus on providing his customers with accessories and clothes that are consistently polished, chic, relaxed, and glamorous. Kors has also been the recipient of numerous industry awards and accolades within the fashion industry, been honored for his philanthropy, and earned the respect and affection of millions. The fashion designer also focuses on giving back. For more than 25 years he has been a passionate supporter of God’s Love We Deliver, a New York-based non-profit organization that cooks and delivers nutritious meals to people living with serious illnesses in and around New York City. Continuing his philanthropic efforts, in 2013 Michael Kors launched “Watch Hunger Stop,” partnering with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to help fight world hunger. Proceeds from annual special-edition products, as well as from other targeted initiatives, help provide food to children through WFP’s school meals program. To date, Michael Kors has helped WFP deliver over twenty five million meals (and counting) to hungry children.

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