Senior Accountant (m/f/d)

We build on traditions as long as they don't stop us from growing. Therefore we continuously reflect our actions and strive for improvement. This is the only way we can live up to our own standards to reinvent the fashion business in a sustainable way.
We see ourselves as sparringpartners for our peers in our European Headquarters in Düsseldorf and Brussels. In our daily business we focus on equality, fairness, openness and mutual trust. 

As a Treasury Accountant you are part of the C&A Corporate Finance team with primarily objective to support the Treasury Department in managing the monthly, quarterly and yearly treasury accounting cycles. You are responsible for the treasury internal control framework and support on Back Office activities. The C&A Treasury organization is in a building/expanding phase – including the implementation of a new treasury management system - in which you can play a strategic role. In this role you will report to the Accounting CoE Leader and be part of the Corporate Finance department.

Your responsibilities at C&A:

• Deliver high quality accounting support for month, quarter and year end Closing in line with IFRS and local GAAP within set deadlines.
• Manage regular reporting on Treasury’s entities and activities. This includes monthly reporting and preparing Treasury specific notes in annual and quarterly reports, in close alignment with central accounting department.
• Act as the system administrator for the treasury management system, e-banking applications and other treasury systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant controls and put IFRS Treasury standards into practical impact, including adjustment of processes and implementation into SAP.
• Identify improvements for the Treasury accounting process. Implement the improvements into the highly automated Treasury IT environment. Furthermore, drive projects for standardization and automation of processes.
• Act as a sparring partner for Treasury accounting advice including Hedge accounting and documentation.
• Vocal point for both internal and external auditors on Treasury specific accounting challenges.
• Is the business partner for potential new treasury structures and derivatives to be used from an accounting perspective.

What we expect of you:

• Have at least a Bachelor’ or Master’ degree in the field of Business and Economics with proven knowledge of Financial Accounting – treasury experience is a pre
• Finance professional with at least 5 years of experience in a similar position, preferably including performing valuations of financials derivatives
• Have experience with Treasury Process and Treasury Systems which include inhouse banking and payment factories
• Strong accounting/ IFRA knowledge in treasury area including hedge accounting
• Strong communication, negotiation and networking skills
• Good communicator in English and one other language
• Strong analytical capabilities and IT literate
• Hands-on and practical approach – both in team setting as individually

At C&A you can look forward to:

• An exciting job in an international and inspirational working environment
• In-depth introduction into your new role and be part of building the C&A Treasury function
• A positive working atmosphere with an open feedback culture
• Flexibility in working hours and the option to work partially from home
• In addition, you will enjoy attractive discounts including on a public transport travel pass

C&A fosters equal opportunity for people of all backgrounds and identities. We are led by a gender-balanced board committed to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can become their best self. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage people belonging to underrepresented groups to apply.