Ralph Lauren Financial Reporting Analyst, GL

BoF Careers; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation in Bengaluru seeks an accounting professional to perform detailed accounting functions within the Corporate division, supporting closing and reporting processes and ad-hoc projects.

The ideal candidate has 2–7 years of experience, with a B.Com/M.Com or similar finance degree, and hands-on SAP experience (ECC, Asset Accounting). The role focuses on journal processing, GL close, reconciliations and audit support, in a dynamic India operations environment.

Qualifications

• B Com/M Com or equivalent finance degree; semi-qualified CAs preferred.
• Experience with SAP ECC, Ariba and Concur.
• Experience in SAP Asset Accounting is a plus.
• Detail oriented with strong time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process journal entries in SAP for US GAAP books and India GL.
• Close general ledger monthly for India business.
• Analyze vendor invoices and process payments.
• Prepare reconciliations and bank statements; use BlackLine as needed.
• Support audits and tax-related documentation.

Skills

Results oriented

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

B Com / M Com or equivalent

Semi-qualified CA

Tools

SAP ECC

Ariba

Concur

SAP Asset Accounting

Job description

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 all detailed accounting functions and analysis for several areas of the Corporate division. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible for providing accounting assistance in support of all facets of the closing and reporting process, streamlining procedures. This individual will also be involved in several ad-hoc projects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Journal processing in SAP for US GAAP books
• Maintain and close general ledger monthly for various Corporate departments for India Business
• Perform daily transactional activity and record the transactions in the General ledger
• Analysis vendor invoices and process upload files for payment release
• Responsible for maintenance of Fixed Asset Register and performing Asset Accounting activities in SAP Fixed Assets Module
• Compute depreciation as per India GAAP and India tax rules
• Analyze and prepare journal entries and accruals
• Prepare monthly detail reconciliations and account analysis, including bank reconciliations, payroll reconciliations and manger other key accounts reconciliations. Submit the Balance sheet reconciliations in Blackline tool
• Transactional review and ensure appropriate Withholding taxes deduction and GST
• Assist in Preparation of Financial statements and necessary audit work papers and assist in the audit queries
• Assist in preparation of documents required for handling tax audits (Direct and Indirect), Internal audit and any other enquiry
• Assist in the design and implementation of process improvements and best practices
• Assist with ad-hoc assignments and special projects, including the assistance of various audits

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Should have over all 2 to 7 years of experience
• B Com, M Com or any Finance discipline, semi qualified CAs preferred
• Experience with SAP ECC, Ariba and Concur
• Experience in SAP Asset Accounting (Fixed Asset module) will be added advantage
• Results orientated, flexible, resourceful, and self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple deliverables
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be detail oriented and experienced in follow-through and completion of projects
• Good time-management skills, and ability to adhere to month-end close timelines
• Proficiency in Excel and other applications