Finance Intern

ABOUT THE BRAND   At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”   Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.   We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.   Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 35 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.   Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.   We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our karllagerfeld.com flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.   We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection. Start date: ASAP / Available for 6 months / Full-Time   Please note that we can only consider your application if you are enrolled for the full duration of your internship at your school or university. Also, due to Dutch legislation, you have to be in possession of  EU nationality or study in the Netherlands. Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ) ·        Opportunity to make an impact ·        Working in the heart of Amsterdam ·        And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL     JOIN #TEAMKARL The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.     At #TEAMKARL, everyone has the freedom to give their opinion, grow in their career and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us.     IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING JOB POSTINGS   Please be advised that all legitimate job opportunities at KARL LAGERFELD are published exclusively on our official careers page and on selected partner platforms that redirect directly to our career site.   We strongly recommend applicants to only apply through our verified channels and remain vigilant against unofficial job offers.   KARL LAGERFELD will never request any form of payment during the recruitment process.   If you come across suspicious job postings or receive unexpected communication about a position, please contact us immediately at career@karllagerfeld.com

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in performing accounting and administrative duties related to the efficient maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions, including payments:

Create and maintain the vendor's master files thoroughly and accurately, by the company’s policy and generally accepted accounting practices

Review all invoices for appropriate characteristics and documentation before recording them in the system

Record all approved invoices as directed and/or as specified by the procedures/policies of the company

Review all invoices for appropriate characteristics, documentation, and required authorization before payment

Keep track of all approved invoices in order to ensure that they are paid within the specified period

Prepare payments of duly approved invoices and any other duly payments that have to be made by the company

Record the bank transactions related to payments and ensure a daily accurate reconciliation between the bank system and the accounting system

To reconcile vendors' statements, research, and correct discrepancies

Organize and maintain up-to-date financial records and ensure that all transactions are backed up by adequate underlying documentation

Prepare and review reconciliations timely, accurately, and in compliance with company guidelines and other applicable accounting standards

Assist with other projects/tasks as needed

Profile:

Good skills in financial accounting: debit/credit, balance sheet, Income statement, month close, reporting;

Good knowledge of VAT

Good understanding of processes and procedures;

Organizing and prioritizing

Attention to detail and accuracy

Solid communication skills

Problem analysis and problem-solving skills

Professional integrity and confidentiality

Ability to meet deadlines

Outcome-oriented: the result of the task + relationship with stakeholders;

Ability to communicate with internal/ external stakeholders;