The Accounts Assistant will play a crucial role in our finance department, providing support for the successful implementation of Project Horizon. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong accounting skills and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify and process vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Prepare and schedule accounts payable payments, maintaining a well-organized payment system.
• Review and approve employee expense reports, enforcing travel and entertainment policies.
• Generate non-inventory cross charges and issue necessary documents to vendors.
• Monitor customer accounts, follow up on past due balances, and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Input and manage intercompany invoices, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Update daily cash positions, perform bank reconciliations, and assist in STCF preparation.
• Conduct reconciliation between RHQ and DHK, identifying and resolving any discrepancies.
• Provide ad-hoc financial support and assist with special projects as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using accounting software, particularly SAP, is highly preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial record-keeping.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, for interacting with vendors and colleagues.
• A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• A Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is advantageous.

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, BÉIS, High Sierra, Gregory, 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.

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 culture 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.