DTC Financial Control Executive

Asics Italia S.R.L.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym + sports discount

50% gear discount

Calm app access

Runkeeper premium

Wellbeing program

OpenUp Access

Working abroad

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ASICS, at its EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp near Amsterdam, seeks a DTC Financial Control Executive to ensure financial integrity across the region's Direct-to-Consumer channels. You will manage monthly closings, internal controls and provide insights for strategic decisions affecting retail in EMEA.

You will verify DTC accounts, support audits, maintain J-SOX controls and partner with teams to drive process improvements across month-end activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Economics.
• 1–3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in an international environment.
• Accounting background with experience in retail accounting is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly financial closing activities for Direct-to-Consumer channels across the EMEA region (mainly retail).
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of DTC-related accounts for all regional stores.
• Support end-to-end turnover statement audits, ensuring timeliness.
• Support statutory, interim, and year-end audit deliverables within timelines.
• Maintain J-SOX internal controls documentation in line with standards.
• Act as a trusted business partner on financial control matters with analysis and recommendations.
• Contribute to process improvement for month-end close, reconciliations and control documentation.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Team player

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Economics

Job description

Be part of a movement that moves the world

At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fastest times. It's about the joy of moving and it's open to all.

If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we're looking for you.

Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.

Your role in our shared journey

Located at our EMEA headquarters in Hoofddorp, near Amsterdam, you'll contribute to our mission by ensuring the financial integrity and accuracy of our Direct-to-Consumer operations across the region. As a DTC Financial Control Executive, you'll play a vital role in managing monthly financial closings, maintaining internal controls, and providing valuable financial insights that support strategic decision-making for our retail channels throughout EMEA.

Your role will be instrumental in weaving the fabric of our movement, bringing unique perspectives and driving innovation with every step.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Execute monthly financial closing activities for Direct-to-Consumer channels across the EMEA region (mainly retail) whilst ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of DTC-related accounts for all regional stores in accordance with established standards.
• Support the end-to-end execution and delivery of turnover statement audits, ensuring efficiency and timeliness.
• Support statutory, interim, and year-end audit deliverables within specified timelines.
• Maintain J-SOX internal controls documentation in compliance with established standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a trusted business partner on financial control matters, providing analysis, recommendations and support for decision-making.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives for month-end close procedures, reconciliations, audit support and control documentation frameworks.

You have the following skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Economics.
• 1-3 years of experience in a similar position, preferably in an international environment.
• Accounting background, experience with retail accounting/processes is an advantage.
• Exceptional numeracy skills and strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong team player with excellent interpersonal and collaborative abilities.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Life at ASICS

When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.

Our commitment to your wellbeing

We're dedicated to ensuring that every team member experiences the joy and benefits of movement. To support your wellbeing, we offer:

• Access to office gym and sports membership discount.
• Exclusive 50% discount on ASICS and ONITSUKA TIGER gear.
• Unlimited access to the Calm app for better sleep and mental fitness.
• Complimentary premium subscription to our Runkeeper Go™ app.
• A comprehensive wellness programme consisting of exercise and educational sessions.
• Professional support and meditation classes are available through OpenUp Access.
• Working abroad for four weeks every year.
• Hybrid working model. Combine the flexibility of working from home with the dynamic energy of an office environment.