Accountant - R2R

Role overview

This position sits within the Record to Report function and focuses on running day-to-day accounting activities for assigned areas on time and with strong accuracy. The role also involves improving how R2R work is carried out, coordinating with stakeholders, and supporting high-quality reporting.

What you will do

• Manage the daily workflow for the R2R general ledger accounting area in line with service-level timelines.
• Prepare journal entries in Excel templates and upload them into the Cadency Journal Module.
• Coordinate with dependent teams to gather inputs needed for journals, accruals, reconciliations, reports, and related tasks.
• Complete assigned work by the agreed deadlines and maintain full accuracy.
• Use SAP transaction codes for journal posting, report extraction, and account reconciliations, including FB03, FB02, FBL3n, FBL1n, and FBL5n.
• Apply Excel functions such as VLOOKUP and HLOOKUP in day-to-day work.
• Participate in peer reviews when required.
• Work across at least one or two finance functions such as fixed assets, payroll, cash, intercompany, revenue accounting, or OPEX, and bring domain understanding to the work.
• Support teammates when needed and contribute as a collaborative team member.
• Take part in knowledge-transfer sessions and ensure trained activities are properly documented.
• Keep SOPs current and aligned with the latest process steps.
• Escalate delays or issues to leads in a timely manner.
• Inform leads in advance about emergency leave and ensure appropriate backup coverage is arranged.
• Participate in team and floor-level activities.
• Share better practices, ideas, and improvements with the team.
• Raise concerns and keep management updated when unexpected situations occur.
• Be willing to learn new activities and share knowledge with peers.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, including AR and AP, to ask relevant questions and resolve dependencies.
• Write clear, timely emails with complete information for internal and external stakeholders.
• Act with accountability and comply with applicable local laws, regulations, and legal obligations.
• Maintain clear communication with all stakeholders.

Team and environment

You will join the Record to Report team in Global Accounting within Shared Services. The team supports stock accounting processes and works to strengthen collaboration with stakeholders so reporting remains accurate and reliable. The culture is built around shared values, the right mindset, and leadership that supports business success.

Who should apply

The ideal candidate has a business or finance-related education, or equivalent accounting experience, along with solid accounting knowledge and the ability to work with processes, systems, and communication across teams. Experience with shared services, SAP, or automation is helpful.

Important notes

H&M offers employee benefits such as a staff discount across H&M brands and participation in the H&M Incentive Program. Local perks may vary by country and employment type. The hiring process is competency-based and does not require a cover letter.