Accounting and Reporting Controller

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Financial Controller to lead critical financial processes with a strong focus on year-end close, complex accounting topics, and CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) reporting.

Your tasks

The ideal candidate brings a strong technical accounting background, hands-on experience in the retail sector, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience within a Big Four firm. This role requires an English-speaking professional who can operate confidently in an international environment and translate complex data into clear financial insights.

• Coordinate the year-end and period-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Coordinate corporate income tax returns with support from external Tax Advisors.
• Support the business with accounting topics and writing position papers.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors, managing audits efficiently and resolving findings.
• Coordinate CSRD reporting, including alignment with ESRS requirements.
• Collaborate with finance, sustainability, legal, and operational teams to collect, validate, and consolidate ESG data.
• Strengthen documentation, governance, and internal controls across financial and CSRD-related processes.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting quality, and efficiency.

Your profile

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CA, or RA is strongly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience within a Big Four firm, ideally combined with in-house controlling experience.
• Proven experience in the retail industry.
• Strong background in financial reporting, statutory accounts, and audits.
• Demonstrated experience with CSRD / ESG / sustainability reporting or a strong motivation to specialize in this area.
• Hands-on and able to work both independently and with respect to deadlines.
• You’re motivated, eager to learn and have good communication skills.
• You’re fluent in English – written and verbal; basic German language skills are a plus.

We offer you

Hybrid work

Benefit from the flexibility of working from home, ensuring you can maintain productivity from anywhere. We have a 60:40 policy based on your working hours.

Buy & sell days

Every year in April, you will be eligible to buy or sell additional vacation days.

Hunkemoller Academy

Continuous learning opportunities and professional growth are supported through various training programs and workshops.

25 holidays

You will get 25 holidays per annum, based on a fulltime role.

25-55% staff discount

Our products are much loved with our employees. As part of the brand, you will receive a discount of 25% on all Hunkemoller products. On some Mondays we have an additional sale on our newest collections. On top of the 25% discount, you will receive an additional 25 - 35% discount.

Work from abroad

Get the opportunity to work from abroad for up to 2 weeks!

At Hunkemoller, our Finance team drives impactful decisions by blending analytical expertise with a deep understanding of our brand. Together, we enable growth and innovation, ensuring every strategy aligns with our mission to empower and inspire. Nick Gresham Chief Finance Officer