Finance Administration Coordinator

Finance Administration Coordinator
- Full-Time
- Canada Corporate Office, Mississauga

Please note that this is a temporary created to provide coverage during an employee’s leave. The anticipated duration is approximately 12-18 months; however, the actual end date may vary depending on the timing of the employee’s return and business requirements.

As an associate with Giorgio Armani Canada Corporation, you will be part of a diverse team, who you will work with to support an excellent client experience, and ensure the administration processes operate efficiently and effectively. Your ability to combine entrepreneurial spirit, passion for the brand and knowledge of the luxury/retail business with organizational skills to support the business will greatly influence the efficiency of the company.

As a Finance Administration Coordinator, you will support the teams in Canada administratively and assist in the verification and audit processes of expenses. Your attention to detail, understanding of process efficiency and accuracy will support the organization’s goals.

To be successful in this role you will operate with integrity, have a strong team mindset and be results driven. As a member of the team accountable for expense processing, you will be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate auditing of invoices, and responding to queries that will impact our supplier relationships.

Our team mission is passionately conveying the vision of Giorgio Armani.

Duties & Responsibilities
Drive Results

Accountable for verification and coding of vendors invoices

Provide general administrative support, as needed for all business units and divisions

Assist in variance review, track payables, and follow up on discrepancies, as needed

Team Culture

Contributes to a positive and energetic team culture and celebrates individual/team accomplishments

Works collaboratively with colleagues to create cohesion and an atmosphere of mutual trust

Pursues self-development opportunities, shares knowledge, and supports others in doing the same

Responsible for attending all training programs including Client Journey, OMNI Channel, etc.

Understands their role and the impact of their position on the team and business

Business Excellence

Responsible for the compliance with Giorgio Armani group on processes and procedures, ensuring local expectations are met

Operational Excellence

Monitors and escalates any concerns with internal control practices in line with company guidelines, including authority levels, policies, and procedures, etc.

Assist with all the warehouse import/export, customs, invoices, checks and coding process

Ensure the compliance of all company policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Expense Optimization

Process invoices and payments in a timely manner ensuring late fees are avoided

Supports cost effectiveness with regards to travel and supplies

Work towards achieving country EBIT targets in particular OPEX goals

Verification of proper invoice and coding processes

Monitor operating costs and ensures profitability is at the forefront of all decisions

Participates in cost control by being mindful of expenses and conserving supplies

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum one (1+) years of experience in similar retail / administration role

High School Diploma required

Effective communication (verbal and written) skills

Experience with Office programs, i.e. SAP, Excel, Word and PowerPoint is considered ideal

While not required, Italian, French, or other language skills are considered a strong asset

Why Join Us
Join us in our mission to passionately convey Giorgio Armani’s unique vision of timeless and natural elegance, where fashion and design provoke a confident state of being for all people by fostering beauty in the world.

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