Accountant

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we’re in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

about this team

The EMEA accounting team owns the statutory financial statements and statutory financial audit process for all required European entities, manages the month end accounting and financial reporting for our operations across Europe, and supports our business partners with operational processes such as invoicing and payment, cash management, etc.

a day in the life: what you’ll do

• Prepare the statutory financial statements and manage the statutory financial audit process, working closely with external auditors, the global finance team, and local service providers.
• Review and reconcile key accounts and post monthly journal entries for month end reporting.
• Review monthly financial results and lead the actual to forecast variance analysis.
• Prepare turnover rent certificates on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support New Store Openings across the region.
• Manage other ad-hoc audit and reporting requests.
• Identify continuous improvements in existing processes and ways of working.

qualifications, skills & experience

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• Working towards professional accountancy qualification. (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• 2+ years experience working in finance or similar professional field.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.

must haves

• Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
• Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
• Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
• Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working.

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