Job Specifications
Senior Financial Accountant
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Location: London
Salary: Competitive + company benefits
About Global Fashion
Group Global Fashion Group (“GFG”) is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in ANZ, LATAM and SEA. GFG exists to empower its people, customers and partners to express their true selves through fashion. GFG’s three ecommerce platforms - THE ICONIC, Dafiti and ZALORA - offer a curated assortment of international, local and own brands to a diverse market of 800 million consumers. Through a seamless and inspiring customer journey, powered by a blend of data-driven insights and local expertise, GFG’s platforms deliver an exceptional customer experience from discovery to delivery. GFG’s vision is to be the #1 fashion & lifestyle destination in its markets, and is committed to doing this responsibly by being people and planet positive across everything it does. (ISIN: LU2010095458) For more information visit: www.global-fashion-group.com
About The Team
Global Shared Functions Finance HoldCo refers to the Finance work carried out for the holding companies of GFG. The HoldCo is a wide group of entities in the UK, Luxembourg, Germany and Singapore. The GSF Finance HoldCo Team is responsible for the daily financial running and delivering high quality month-end and year-end close, robust balance sheet governance, preparation of statutory and management accounts and monitoring performance against budget and forecast monthly. The team plays a key role as part of the Global Finance Team, which strategically manages GFG’s capital and drives growth and efficiencies throughout Global Fashion Group.
About The Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join our GSF Finance HoldCo team as a Senior Financial Accountant reporting to the Finance Manager based in London. This is an exciting role within a diverse and friendly team where you will get the opportunity to drive process improvement throughout everything you are involved in. You will work closely with the wider Group and Regional Finance teams.
Key responsibilities include:
Day-to-day finance operations: own core finance activities, mainly Accounts Payable and Group cost recharges (holdings context)
Month-end close: prepare/review journals (accruals, prepayments, allocations/recharges) and ensure accurate ledgers under local GAAP, with robust IFRS Group reporting inputs
Balance sheet governance: own/review monthly reconciliations, ageing and evidence quality; drive resolution of reconciling items
Statutory accounts & audit: prepare statutory financial statements internally for UK/DE/LU (incl. notes/schedules) and lead audit delivery (PBC, queries, timetable)
Management accounts & performance reporting: prepare monthly management accounts for holding entities, including variance analysis (vs budget/forecast/prior year) and clear commentary to support Group performance packs and stakeholder discussions
Intercompany & cross-functional liaison: work closely with Treasury, Tax and Legal to execute and account for intercompany transactions within the Group
Controls & process improvement: identify control/process gaps in accounting and close; implement improvements to strengthen the control environment
Process documentation: support the design of accounting processes and maintain control procedure documentation (SOPs, checklists, templates)
Systems (SAP ByDesign and OneStream): become proficient in SAP Business ByDesign and OneStream; partner with Finance Systems to support system enhancements and process automation
Singapore oversight: review SEA/provide outputs for completeness and Group reporting readiness; escalate issues and track actions to closure
Stakeholder management: maintain strong working relationships with key finance stakeholders across regions and Group
What Will You Bring To The Team
Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with strong experience in financial accounting and month-end close (journals, accruals, cut-off, and balance sheet control)
Proven track record producing management accounts, including variance analysis and clear, stakeholder-ready commentary
Strong balance sheet governance skills: high-quality reconciliations, ability to identify risks/issues, and drive practical remediation/mitigation actions
Demonstrable ability to improve and standardise close and control processes (SOPs, checklists, and evidence standards) to increase efficiency and auditability
Solid systems capability: experience using an ERP and advanced Excel skills; able to deliver to tight deadlines
Strong written and verbal English, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to explain outcomes clearly to finance and non-finance stakeholders
Highly organised and proactive, with a resilient and flexible approach; able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
Solution-driven and open to change, with a strong focus on delivery and the ability to plan and i
About the Company
Global Fashion Group is the leading fashion and lifestyle destination in LATAM, SEA and ANZ. From our people to our customers and partners, we exist to empower everyone to express their true selves through fashion. Our three ecommerce platforms: Dafiti, ZALORA and THE ICONIC connect an assortment of international, local and own brands to 800 million consumers from diverse cultures and lifestyles. GFG's platforms provide seamless and inspiring customer experiences from discovery to delivery, powered by art & science that is i...
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