Accounting & Ifrs Specialist - Fixed Term Contract

RE-IMAGINA

PLAY YOUR PART. EVOLVE ICONIC.

At Ferragamo, we're more than just building a Brand and you’re more than just joining a Team.

We’re committed to evolving and innovating sustainably with the unique blend of elegance and contemporary that has always defined us. Redefining luxury fashion.

We take pride in our work and all of us play a part in our success. We strive for excellence and taking responsibility for our decisions. We win together with Passion. Thinking, creating, and succeeding as one team.

Here, we’ll inspire you to push barriers and strive for milestones that leave a lasting mark. You’ll feel supported in developing your skills and qualities, stimulated to learn by growing both personally and professionally.

Let’s Evolve Iconic and create a new exciting chapter

The part you'll play

Based at our Florence Headquarters, you will join the Administration & Accounting Department , playing a key role in ensuring the accuracy, compliance and integrity of lease accounting processes across our retail and corporate network.

Your mission will be to safeguard the correct financial management of lease-related transactions during the fixed-term contract covering a maternity leave , ensuring full alignment with internal controls, local regulations and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) . You will act as a reliable point of reference for lease accounting matters, contributing to the quality of financial reporting and supporting informed business decisions.

In particular, you will:

- Work closely with the Legal & HR teams to review and approve monthly rental payments for retail and corporate locations, including third-party calculations of percentage rent and excess rent.

- Ensure the correct accounting treatment of new leases and amendments to existing agreements, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

- Take ownership of monthly and quarterly closing activities related to lease and retail accounting, including accruals, prepayments, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.

- Reconcile and align lease accounting software with the SAP R/3 accounting system, guaranteeing data accuracy and consistency.

- Manage supplier invoice posting and filing, vendor ledger analysis, clearing of open items and monitoring of aged balances to ensure timely and accurate payments.

- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with the P&C team, providing variance analysis and meaningful financial insights.

- Support internal and external audit activities, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and control procedures, and participate in ad hoc projects aimed at process improvement and efficiency.

What you’ll bring

● Degree in Economics or a related discipline;

● A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or Lease Accounting.

● Sound understanding of accounting principles, general ledger processes and VAT regulations.

● Good working knowledge of IFRS and lease accounting requirements.

● Proficiency in SAP ERP and good command of Microsoft Office (advanced Excel skills would be an advantage).

● Intermediate level of English.

● Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.

OUR DEI COMMITMENT TO YOU

At Ferragamo, you can play your part and express your uniqueness. We are committed to building a diverse workplace in which inclusivity is valued in all its forms – gender, age, disability, race, ethnicity, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all candidates regardless of their personal background.