Ref#: W180599

Department: Finance

City: Bangalore

State/Province: Karnataka

Location: India

Company Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

At Ralph Lauren, we unite and inspire the communities within our company as well as those in which we serve by amplifying voices and perspectives to create a culture of belonging, ensuring inclusion, and fairness for all. We foster a culture of inclusion through: Talent, Education & Communication, Employee Groups and Celebration.

Position Overview

The candidate’s primary responsibilities will be to perform accounting activities for the Ralph Lauren fixed asset portfolio across EMEA and various channels (Wholesale, Retail, Corporate) and ensure accurate accounting following the US and local GAAP rules. The candidate will also be responsible for supporting month end close; the quarterly/yearly audits.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Support the creation of capital projects in the system, Master data validation





Validate buyer’s purchase order against appropriate capital project

Collect signed agreements and opening reports

Maintain a project database with openings and closures

Reconcile all wholesale projects with support of business partners

Raise client contribution invoice to RL business partners

Review and analyze asset under construction account across multiple entities

Monthly update the asset sub-ledger system

Month-end close tasks (GL entries, reconciliation, P&L; and balance sheet review)

Prepare and submit to the business the quarterly the EMEA Wholesale portfolio analysis

Provide support with preparation of Asset Reporting (Forecast, Asset roll forward)

Provide support with internal and external Audit requests (US GAAP, statutory audits, SOX controls)

Provide support in the preparation of the yearly Asset roll forward across EMEA (US GAAP & Local GAAP)

Contribute to Ad Hoc projects related to business decisions (System testing; analysis)

Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

Finance or Accounting education / certification

Previous accounting experience, Fixed Asset accounting experience a plus

Systems knowledge: Fixed asset module, Projects management system – SAP knowledge is a plus

High level of proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English required.

Advanced experience in Excel

Analytical and detail oriented

Provides high degree of professional customer service to both internal and external parties.

Excellent communications and organization, follow-through and follow-up, meet commitments and deadlines.

Personal skills:

Motivation

Dedication to work

Flexibility

Able to work under pressure

Positive work organiser/planner

📌 Financial Reporting Analyst, Fixed Assets (India)
🏢 RALPH LAUREN
📍 India