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Who We Are:
Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic®, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.
Job Posting:
Location: Antwerp // Belgium
Join Kontoor Brands, home to iconic denim brands Wrangler® and Lee®. We design high-quality apparel that empowers self-expression. Be part of our global community of 17,000+ employees, fostering collaboration and innovation. Grow with us in our Antwerp office and shape the future!
What’s the scope?
As a Accounting & Compliance Manager, you will oversee the coordination of Statutory Financial Statements across 16 European countries and manage both Internal and External Audit activities in these relevant countries.
You will collaborate closely with the Assistant Controller to address any accounting issues that arise during the audit process and ensure the timely completion of recurring statutory deliverables, such as statistics declarations and other regulatory filings.
Your responsibilities as our Accounting & Compliance Manager;
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E2E statutory work supervision for 16 countries in EMEA: in charge of following all the differences between USGAAP leading ledger and treatments at Lgaap level. Ensure consistency, accuracy, compliance
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Coordinate audit activities and ensure timely completion: 10 countries in scope for Audit, owner of the compliance calendar, reviewing deliverables before sending them for signature or to auditors
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Internal Audit & Corporate Audit Follow Up: ensure support to Sox testing, addressing request and work on remediation action in case of findings
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Other Accounting activities and statistical reporting: as part of EMEA Controller’s direct reports contributing to to create value among the accounting function, improving accuracy across statutory financials, benchmarking effectiveness
Skills for Success:
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Master’s or bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or equivalent experience
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Accounting experience at least 5 years
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Communication skills: ability to ensure commitment in stakeholders
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Can do attitude
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Analytical skills
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xls & ppt excellent skills
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Ability to work under pressure and within strict deadlines
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Proficiency in written and spoken English, other EU languages are a plus
We offer:
We value trust and transparency and focus on collaboration and teamwork. We live by our clear Purpose, Mission & Values where we strive for continuous innovation & cutting-edge sustainable technology.
We offer competitive benefits, perks and personal development opportunities
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Attractive salary package
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Discount on our brands; Wrangler® & Lee®
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Casual Denim dress code in the office and outside of work
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Multi-cultural, diverse and inclusive workforce where we foster many different nationalities
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Employee resource groups focusing on diversity, sustainability, wellbeing and social activities
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Development opportunities in a growth-driven environment
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Benefits of a global company
Why Kontoor Brands?
At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.
When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.
We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.
