Financial Accountant

The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures for the company at all times; the position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including General Ledger preparation, AP/AR Ledger Control Account Reconciliations, Financial Reporting and Year End Audit preparation.

• Balance Sheet reconciliations/income and expenditure analysis/ P&L analysis
• Intercompany postings and reconciliations
• Preparation of monthly forecasting reports with variance analysis
• Sales analysis with detailed graphs and variance analysis
• Cost Centre controls
• Multi-currency bank reconciliations
• Calculation and posting of periodical GL Journals
• Preparation and submittal of Intrastat/EC Sales manual returns
• Oversee and manage internal retail financial audits
• Year end audit preparation
• Respond to inquiries from the Finance Director, and other company wide managers regarding Financial Results, Special Reporting requests (Finance related).
• Support and assist the Finance Director with Statutory Reporting Deadlines and special projects.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department, as well as workflow process improvements, while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Provide Training to new and existing staff as needed.

Personal Attributes

Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance, mature, and comfortable in dealing with senior Managers, reliable, tolerant, and determined, empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view, well presented and businesslike.

Headquartered in Southern California, Skechers—the Comfort Technology Company®—has spent over 30 years helping men, women, and kids everywhere look and feel good. Comfort innovation is at the core of everything we do, driving the development of stylish, high-quality products at a great value. From our diverse footwear collections to our expanding range of apparel and accessories, Skechers is a complete lifestyle brand.

Be You - Feel Welcome

Skechers recognises the importance and power of diversity within our business. We ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or health conditions, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions as detailed above.