Chief Accountant

About UsLC Waikiki Retail Company is a leading fashion retail company with a turnoverof $ 3 billion. LC Waikiki’s journey started in France in 1988, continuing after1997 as a Turkish brand under the umbrella of LC Waikiki MağazacılıkHizmetleri Ticaret A.Ş.Today LC Waikiki trades in around 1300 stores in 60 countries, with thecompany’s philosophy that “Everyone Deserves to Dress Well” enablingpeople to enjoy accessible fashion through quality products at affordableprices.There are nearly 3000 people working at LC Waikiki’s corporate office, morethan 53,000 people in Turkey and abroad.LC Waikiki aims to be one of the 3 most successful ready-made clothingbrands in Europe by 2026.At LC Waikiki, our values being virtuous, achieving together, extensiveexpertise, being customer-oriented, challenging the difficulties.So, if you ready to dynamism and want to grow with challenges, come andjoin us! We Crown Our Successes with Awards We ranked 1st in “Young People’s Most Desired Retail Company to Work at” bythe Youthall Youth Awards 2021.1st in “The Biggest Retail Companies According to Square Meter Abroad”We ranked 1st in Women Employee Friendly & Women Manager FriendlyCompanies in Capital Women Friendly Companies Survey 2020.We received The Most Reputable Brand of the Year – Turkey Award by TheOne Awards in 2020. With Us, You Will Be ResponsibleMaintaining accurate and up to date records of all financial transactions;Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries;Coordinate with the team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines;Develop and maintain internal control and effective accounting system and policies;Ensuring the correctness of relevant book-keeping and preparing all tax declarations properly on time;Being the contact person for the relations with tax authority and establishing good communication with the tax authority;Follow up new tax legislation that may have an effect on the operation and informing the HQ finance when necessary;Responsible for preparing complete and accurate financial statements in accordance with local requirements as well as Group Accounting Policy;Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual management reports for submission to HQ in Turkey;Cooperation with external auditors to carry out periodical external audit processes;Supervise and follow all necessary financial applications to the public authorities and commercial organizations;Managing the process of achieving documents according to legal requirements and company procedures.Being the Leader of the Accounting TeamThe Candidate We Are Looking ForUniversity degree in Accounting / Business Administration / Economy;Fluent English (written & verbal).Good knowledge in local Tax laws and regulations;Strong accounting background with accrual accounting mentality;Strong skills in Microsoft office tools;Experience in local bookkeeping / Microsoft Axapta experience is a plus;Sound IFRS financial reporting knowledge;Minimum 5 years of experience in similar positions; retail experience is an asset;Result oriented and have a positive attitude with excellent communication skills;Eager to work in a multinational/multicultural environment. What LC Waikiki Offers to YouOpportunity to take responsibility in one of the fastest growing companies of the retail.Open communication, teamwork and strong company culture. An organization that greatly values teamwork, development, and innovation.A work environment that performance and talent is noticed and recognized.A promising career by constant opportunities to learn, growth, and challenge.A chance to be a part of LC Waikiki Team that advances to the 2026 Goals.