Junior Finance Administrator - NE - Maternity cover - 1 year

Diesel has long been a leading pioneer in denim and casual fashion, known for moving outside and ahead of trends in its industry. While retaining always its DNA, in recent years Diesel has evolved into the world of premium casual wear, becoming a true alternative to the established luxury market. Diesel is a truly worldwide organization. It is present in more than 80 countries with 5,000 points of sale, including more than 400 company owned stores.

Role Overview 
We are seeking a detailed-orientated Junior Finance Administrator to support our finance department. You will handle daily financial transactions, maintain precise records and provide general financial, administrative and accounting support to the company and region.

Key Responsibilities 
This role is responsible for making sure that the Northern Europe accounts payable, administrative and fiscal compliance tasks are processed correctly and efficiently to expected deadlines. The role also has responsibility for processing travel and other employee expense claims. In addition, the role holds the responsibility to support and maintain an accurate MM flow and support the commercial team in the PO process.

Technical Skills & Accountability
•    Process purchase invoices in regional context
•    Process travel and other claims in the group travel management system and ensure that policies are respected
•    Verify and control indirect taxes related to purchase invoices and other claims
•    Supports HQ SSC to resolve any anomalies in the account payables process and assist on AP ledger reconciliation
•    Monitor vendors’ ledger and collaborate with HQ Treasury Dept. for timely payments to suppliers
•    Perform timely and accurate cash flow forecasts
•    Perform balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner for what concerns accounts payable, accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses etc.
•    Assist Diesel’s Northern Europe Finance Manager on daily and extraordinary accounting and fiscal tasks.

 
Requirements & Skills 

Attributes
•    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
•    Ability to build strong working relationships quickly
•    High attention to detail
•    Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment
•    Confidential and acts with discretion
•    Possesses problem solving skills
•    Organised, proactive
•    Flexible ‘can do’ attitude
•    Team player and solution-based thinker

Experience
•    Previous experience in Accounts Payable/Finance is preferable
•    Studying towards or holding an Accountancy qualification is highly desirable

Systems
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
•    Previous exposure to SAP is a plus