Accounting Lead MX

On this journey we´re all collaborating to create the best omni customer offer for our customers and as an Accounting Lead you will be a key player in making this happen in Mexico. Together with your team you will work on keeping the books correct and updated according to H&M group rules and local regulations maximizing the efficiency of all the accounting processes. 

Main Accountabilities: 

Financial Statements/ Financial Reporting 

• Intercompany transactions and reconciliations 
• Routines for fixed asset bookings and depreciation calculations 
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and financial statements  
• Initiate and carry out general ledger bookings 
• Monitoring, analyze and work with reconciliations 
• Work related to travel claims and pay in pay out 
• Maintain contact with other accounting departments and functions within H&M 
• Communicate with auditable external authorities 
• Report to the group according to IFRS 
• Establish monitoring routines for accounts receivables (reconciliations, recalculations and working papers) 
• Report information required by the global accounting team 

Taxes and Cash Flow 

• Work in accordance with VAT & Corporate Tax & Withholding Tax rules 
• Take part in liquidity planning and align with policies and initiatives of H&M 
• Prepare and update cash flow weekly 
• Ensure the tax declaration, payments and VAT 
• Annual tax declaration  
• Relationship with local banks 
• Ensure tax refund processes 
• Invoicing/Electronic Accounting Compliance 
• Ensure Payroll payment 

Team Leadership  

• You lead you colleagues in the daily work, train when needed and develop your team accordance with H&M guidelines and values  

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting area (IFRS) 
• Experience in external audits (Accounting firms as Deloitte, KPMG, E&Y, etc) 
• Tax Update 
• You are proactive and take ownership and responsibility for that the work is being done 
• Service minded 
• Ability to maintain a good network with other functions 
• Explain and follow up administrative routines within Accounting to other functions 
• Understand and meets the legal obligations regarding national laws and regulation 
• Strong data management skills – analytical, structured, ability to synthesize information and draw conclusions   
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills  
• Previous experience managing a team 
• Strong skills in MS Office, especially in Excel (Intermediate / advanced)  
• Intermediate / advanced SAP knowledge 
• Fluent in English 

Global Benefits 

We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. 

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries. 

Inclusion & Diversity

H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organisation. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.  

We strive to have a fair and equal process.

Company Description

At H&M, our purpose is to liberate fashion for the many. We want to shape a new world in Fashion. A world with one ultimate goal: to unleash your self-expression. As an H&M colleague, you’re encouraged to be yourself & more. You’ll take on new responsibilities from day one, learn skills for life, and find new ways to make your big dreams come true. 

Our company is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we actively seek colleagues who share our commitment.