Retail Controller en Madrid, España

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & Reconciliation Management:

• Manage and execute timely reconciliation and clearing of General Ledger (GL) accounts, including trade debtors, VAT, and deposits, ensuring prompt identification and resolution of discrepancies.
• Oversee the accurate and timely completion of all month-end closing tasks, adhering strictly to Group policies and procedures.
• Implement and monitor boutique collection controls, encompassing Accounts Receivable, vouchers, pre-payments, and bank confirmations.

Operational Control & Support:

• Conduct thorough reviews of boutique documentation, including anti-money laundering compliance, legal requirements for invoices, and payment limits.
• Act as the primary liaison for boutiques, providing expert guidance and support on operational processes and internal controls.
• Participate in boutique stock counts as required and deliver on-site assistance and training to boutique staff.
• Perform daily controls on boutique operations, covering cash sales, bank accounts, cash legal issues, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), credit card sales, voucher payment application, and adherence to established Retail procedures.

Compliance & Audit Readiness:

• Ensure comprehensive documentation retention for audit purposes.
• Facilitate internal and external audits by providing necessary supporting documentation and timely responses to inquiries.
• Guarantee adherence to Brand policies and procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations and Group Sanctions policy for all transactions.
• Generate and submit monthly reports (e.g., discounts, returns, cash) to Maison Management for confirmation/control.
• Actively support and enforce local internal control policies and procedures through training, communication, analysis, and reporting initiatives.
• Conduct regular internal control reviews of boutique operations.

Team Environment:

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with the accounting department and Maison retail teams. You will join a dynamic, digitally-oriented, and dedicated controlling and retail back-office team that fosters innovation and continuous improvement.

Competencies:

• A bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field is required
• Minimum 3-5 years of progressive experience in retail controlling or similar roles.
• Solid understanding of retail compliance regulations, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and cash limits.
• Highly analytical, detail-oriented, and skilled in problem-solving and quantitative analysis capabilities.
• Demonstrated agility, commitment, and autonomy, coupled with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Adherence to core values including integrity, professionalism, proactivity, accuracy, compliance, excellence, empathy, collaboration, and courage.
• A self-motivated individual with a strong sense of ownership, integrity, and professionalism, capable of independent work and effective task prioritization
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate financial information to diverse audiences and engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Fluent in both spoken and written Spanish and English.
• Proficiency in SAP, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)