Accounting Trainee Americas

Job description

**Ready to lead, disrupt and reinvent the sleep industry?** We are **Emma – The Sleep Company**. Founded in 2015, we’ve become the world’s largest D2C sleep brand, available in over 20 countries with more than 35 stores across Europe. Recommended by leading consumer associations in EMEA, APAC, and the Americas, we develop the best sleep comfort products that empower our customers to awaken their best every day. At Emma, we are a community of smart, driven people, united by a strong culture of collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge sharing. We think big, take ownership, and are empowered to drive meaningful impact. Through hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning, we drive our own growth and learning. With Emmies from over 70 nationalities and offices across multiple regions, our diverse perspectives enrich our workplace culture. **Ready to shape the future of sleep with us? Let’s make it happen!** ### What you'll do - **Regional Tax Compliance:** Work closely with the Tax & Accounting team to support and ensure the timely submission of tax returns and compliance obligations across Mexico, Brazil, and other Americas jurisdictions. - **Financial Reporting & Analysis:**Review monthly and quarterly financial data, assisting in variance analysis regarding sales, margins, inventories, and operational data across the region to support Management decision-making. - **Systems & Data Integration:** Actively support data-improvement projects and the development of our ERP system (MS Dynamics 365), acting as an interface function between accounting data and our e-commerce platform data. - **Cross-Border Support:** Participate in projects aimed at increasing tax compliance and aligning local accounting processes with global standards (IFRS). - **Audit & Documentation Support:**Assist in gathering, organizing, and reviewing tax certificates and accounting support required for internal audits, external audit firms, or cross-border transactions. ### Who we're Looking for - **Background:** Currently pursuing or finishing a bachelor’s degree in **Accounting**. - **Language Skills:**Fluent English (both written and spoken) is required, as you will interact with regional and global teams. - **Technical Skills:** Confident in using MS Office, with strong Excel skills for data management and financial analysis. An interest or familiarity with ERP systems (like MS Dynamics 365) is a plus. - **Mindset:**A critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills, an infectious can-do attitude, and the ability to keep a cool head under tight deadlines. - **Soft Skills:** High sense of ownership, responsibility, and pride in your performance. You enjoy taking initiative, working independently when needed, and collaborating effectively within a multicultural team. ### What we offer: - Competitive salary - Benefits - A combination of personal and company growth to accelerate your career and help you reach your goals - The chance to work on exciting and challenging projects either independently or as part of a dedicated, international team - Responsibility and decision-making authority from day one—you'll create an impact with new, innovative ideas and help shape our company DNA - To work and learn from experts in diverse fields and get to know your team members at exciting company events