Accountant
Amsterdam (HQ), North Holland
Finance – Accounting /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
ABOUT THE BRAND
At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”
Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.
We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.
Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 35 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.
Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.
We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our karllagerfeld.com and 35 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.
We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.
THE ROLE
Interested in working for a fast-growing international retail company?
We are looking for an experienced Accountant to take ownership of the financial reporting processes for our largest – Dutch based – entities from a financial reporting perspective. This role goes beyond traditional accounting, focusing also on compliance with Dutch GAAP, and strengthening the integrity of our financial data.
You will play a key role in shaping accurate and timely financial reporting across areas such as statutory reporting, VAT, and financial close processes.
In this position, you will report to the Holding Controller based in Amsterdam and this position plays a central role in our Finance department and offers a great opportunity for further career steps within Karl Lagerfeld / GIII.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Ownership of financial reporting and trial balance integrity for Dutch entities across Wholesale, Digital, and Royalty revenue streams, including:
- Payroll
- Transfer pricing activities
- Accruals and period-end adjustments
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and robust reconciliations, including:
- Revenue analysis, including improvements in wholesale reconciliations
- Inventory and POS-related reconciliations
- Intercompany balances and key balance sheet accounts
- Ensuring all reconciliations are fully supported, accurate, and aligned with underlying data sources
• Lead month-end close and reporting processes
- Execute month-end close in line with the reporting calendar and deadlines
- Deliver high-quality trial balances and reporting packages in OneStream, providing clear and insightful financial commentary
- Perform post-close validation checks to ensure completeness and accuracy (SOX compliance)
• Drive continuous improvement
- Actively contributes to optimizing financial reporting processes and controls
- Leveraging AI in driving efficient Finance processes
• Own and maintain the financial reporting calendar
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of VAT, social taxes, and corporate income tax filings
- Coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders
• Support internal and external audits
- Provide high-quality documentation, reconciliations, and explanations and liaise with internal and external auditors
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and support projects
Contribute to Finance team initiatives with a focus on insight and business valueTHE PROFILE:
- 3+ years of experience in financial reporting / accounting, ideally within retail
- Experience with Dutch statutory reporting and VAT compliance is preferred.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with fluency in English; Dutch is an advantage.
- University degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting
- Strong systems knowledge, including ERP platforms and advanced Excel skills
- Ability to deliver high-quality output under tight deadlines
- Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented mindset
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple stakeholders and management levels
- Interest and motivation to grow into a broader financial control and reporting role
Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)
· Learning and development courses/training
· Opportunity to make an impact
· Remote working arrangements
· Relocation allowance
· Bonus holidays
· Working in the heart of Amsterdam
· Brand discounts
· And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL
JOIN #TEAMKARL
The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.
At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING JOB POSTINGS
Please be advised that all legitimate job opportunities at KARL LAGERFELD are published exclusively on our official careers page and on selected partner platforms that redirect directly to our career site.
We strongly recommend that applicants only apply through our verified channels and remain vigilant against unofficial job offers.
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