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The Statutory Reporting department is responsible for performing all statutory financial reporting tasks applicable to legal entities part of the Foot Locker Group within Europe and Asia. As a valuable member of the Finance Statutory Reporting team the Manager, Statutory Reporting is accountable for several local legal entities financial statement reporting’s, focusing on timely and accurate completion of related tasks, including managing and preparing for the local statutory audit process. The Manager, Statutory Reporting is expected to function as the primary owner and main point of contact for the management and fulfillment of the timely completion of local accounting requirements related to the assigned legal entities, which will include two entities in France. This is a temporary role.
Job Responsibility:
Own end-to-end statutory reporting processes for assigned legal entities
Function as the primary point of contact for statutory reporting matters for the assigned legal entities
Understand, prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, investigate and adjust differences between US GAAP and French GAAP as well as the respective local GAAPs for other assigned entities
Review the deliverables provided by external accounting service providers, where applicable
Ensure accurate, timely preparation and filing of the statutory financial statements in compliance with local GAAP and regulatory requirements, where applicable
Ensure timely updates and availability of the Fichier des écritures comptables (FEC) file
Have hands-on experience with CVAE and profit-sharing calculations
Provide timely audit supporting documentation to external auditors in line with agreed turnaround timelines
Work with internal stakeholders for on-time delivery of audit support
Cross-functionally collaborate, drive communications & hold accountability with other Foot Locker teams, such as Legal and Tax teams, as well as with external third parties, advisors and auditors
Manage and drive resolution of all open items arising from internal and/or external queries relating to the timely completion & filing of the financial statements
Update relevant accounting and tracking data on a timely basis
Manage stakeholder communications and provide well thought out solutions or next steps to resolve ongoing day-to-day tasks
Drive continuous improvement in the statutory reporting processes with a mindset of enhancing efficiency and reducing reporting timelines
Advise management on process improvements and able to design enhanced processes for satisfying new local reporting requirements
Execute tasks in accordance with company values, policies, procedures and as required for SOX compliance
Participate and/or lead projects/initiatives that support Foot Locker priorities
Requirements:
Graduate degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Economics
Minimum 6+ years’ hands-on experience
Knowledge and experience in French GAAP is required
CPA/CMA/ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification is a plus
Prefer experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm or a US owned European Company
Fluent in English
Proficiency in French highly preferred
Hands-on experience with large ERP systems
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of accounting closing processes and controls
A team player with a service-oriented attitude including proactive thinking/actioning
Strong attention to details including excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize and meet strict deadlines
Nice to have:
CPA/CMA/ACCA or equivalent accounting qualification
Proficiency in French
Experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm or a US owned European Company
What we offer:
Career development and growth in an ambitious international team
Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment
Holidays in accordance to the local standards and flexible working
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