Assistant Finance Manager

About Us

Who we are:

Samsonite is the worldwide leader in superior travel bags, luggage, and accessories combining notable style with the latest design technology and the utmost attention to quality and durability. For more than 100 years, Samsonite has leveraged its rich heritage to create unparalleled products that fulfill the travel lifestyle needs of conscious movers everywhere. With a portfolio of brands including Samsonite, Tumi, American Tourister, High Sierra, Gregory, eBags, Hartmann, and Lipault Paris, our products are sold in over 100 countries in North America, Asia, Europe and Latin America through our company-operated retail store, websites and a variety of retail partners.

Job Description

• Financial Reporting and Analysis:
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Conduct financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reporting to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide meaningful insights and recommendations to senior management to support business decisions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Budgeting and Forecasting:
• Assist in the annual budgeting process
• Assist in the preparation of financial forecasts and projections based on business strategies and market conditions.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and forecasts and analyze variances.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
• Financial Operations and Controls:
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure proper recording of financial transactions and accuracy of financial records.
• Oversee the financial closing process
• Oversee the company tax and coordinate with external auditor to ensure compliance and timely submission
• Financial Planning and Strategy:
• Contribute to the development and execution of the organization's financial strategies.
• Assess the financial feasibility of new initiatives and opportunities.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning.
• Stay updated on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in finance and accounting.
• To perform any other ad hoc duties
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or any accounting professional qualifications.
• At least 5-6 years of working experience in Finance and Accounting position.
• Possess strong stakeholder management and commitment.
• Able to work with tight deadlines.
• Good command in spoken and written English.
• Experience is SAP will be added advantage.
• Frequent user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
  
  

About The Team

Why you'll love working here:

• Our employees matter. As a people-focused business, we work hard to provide meaningful rewards and development opportunities for our employees, recognizing performance, and creating a supportive working environment for them, wherever they are based.
• Vibrant culture. We are committed to a diverse and rich culture, welcoming people from all walks of life. Our long-standing commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers us to bring our authentic selves and unique differences to work every day.
• Socially responsible. We want to minimize our products' impact on the environment and help create positive journeys worldwide. We do this by creating the best products using the most sustainable and innovative materials, methods, and models.
  
  

What We Value

At Samsonite, we do more than create the bags that move with our consumer, we inspire and celebrate the moments that move them. We believe we have a responsibility to the world in how we operate, the products we sell, the communities where we live and work, and how we treat the people we employ. We're as diverse as travel itself, and like travel, your journey with Samsonite presents the opportunity to be a part of something bigger and explore your passions. This is why we offer various paths for professionals and celebrate the knowledge and skills they bring to our team. We are committed to a respectful workplace that allows our team members to bring their best selves to the workplace daily.

Samsonite is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting and maintaining a work environment in which all applicants, associates, customers, and other individuals are treated with dignity and respect free from unlawful harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.