Financial Reporting Analyst, Fixed Assets

Ralph Lauren; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation is seeking an accounting professional to manage fixed asset accounting across EMEA, supporting month-end close, audits, and capital project validation. You will reconcile asset records, validate POs, and contribute to asset reporting and audits, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and local practices.

The role demands strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and proactive collaboration with internal partners across Wholesale, Retail, and Corporate channels.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting activities for the fixed asset portfolio across EMEA and various channels following US and local GAAP.
• Support month end close; the quarterly/yearly audits.
• Support creation of capital projects in the system; Master data validation.
• Validate buyer’s purchase order against capital projects.
• Reconcile asset under construction accounts across entities.
• Prepare and submit quarterly EMEA Wholesale portfolio analysis.

Skills

Excel

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Finance or Accounting degree/certification

Tools

SAP

Job 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

• 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.
• Support month end close; the quarterly/yearly audits.
• 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).

Qualifications

• 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
• Good work organiser/planner