A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Approximately 5 years of relevant finance experience.
At least 2–3 years of direct internal or external audit experience.
Experience supporting statutory audits.
Strong understanding of financial statements, reconciliations, and financial controls.
Advanced Excel skills.
Experience working with ERP and finance systems.
Fluent in English.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Coordinate statutory audits across the UK and Netherlands, with scope to support additional European entities as required.
Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors throughout the audit process.
Manage audit timelines, deliverables, and follow-up actions.
Coordinate audit requests across departments and ensure stakeholders understand the required information and deadlines.
Track audit progress and proactively resolve outstanding requests.
Gather supporting documentation from ERP systems, finance systems, and internal records wherever possible.
Prepare audit samples and retrieve invoices, contracts, shipping documentation, proof of delivery, payroll records, and other supporting evidence.
Prepare reconciliations and investigate discrepancies supporting audit requests.
Maintain complete audit files and working papers for future audit cycles.
Support month-end and year-end finance activities where required.
Implement and maintain standardized audit checklists, templates, and documentation using appropriate audit or project management software.
Identify opportunities to automate recurring audit activities.
Improve audit readiness and documentation quality throughout the year.
Continuously strengthen finance processes and internal controls.
Support the implementation of scalable audit management processes.
Partner closely with Finance, HR, Logistics, Operations, Payroll, and external auditors.
Ensure audit requests are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
Support finance teams with audit-related analysis and documentation.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Finance.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of IFRS and/or Dutch GAAP.
Experience within retail, fashion, e-commerce, consumer goods, or distribution.
Experience working within a multinational or multi-entity environment.
Familiarity with audit management or project management software.
Experience improving finance processes and internal controls.
Exposure to inventory, payroll, and operational audits.
Exenta ERP system experience.
Finance Audit Specialist
📍 Hoofddorp, Netherlands | Hybrid
WHO WE ARE
United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC) is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of apparel, legwear, bodywear, bags, backpacks, headwear, and accessories.
Founded in 1998, we partner with some of the world's most recognized brands, including PUMA, Hurley, Skechers, Ted Baker, Scotch & Soda, Stance, and more.
With headquarters in New York City and offices across key global markets—including Amsterdam, Hoofddorp, London, and beyond—we bring high-quality products to consumers worldwide.
Our mission is to treat our stakeholders with respect, integrity, and fairness, while delivering innovative and high-quality products. Our core values—Unity, Loyalty, Advancement, and Charity—guide everything we do.
As part of our growing European Finance team, we are looking for a Finance Audit Specialist to lead and coordinate statutory audits, strengthen audit readiness, and improve finance processes across our European operations.
THE ROLE
We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Finance Audit Specialist to own the coordination of statutory audits across ULAC's UK and Netherlands entities, with the flexibility to support additional European entities as audit requirements expand.
This role serves as the primary liaison between external auditors and internal stakeholders, ensuring audit requests are coordinated efficiently, supporting documentation is readily available, and audit timelines remain on track.
You will work closely with Finance, HR, Logistics, Operations, and external auditors to improve audit readiness throughout the year by implementing standardized documentation, strengthening internal processes, and reducing the administrative burden on the wider Finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys process improvement, problem solving, cross-functional collaboration, and ensuring financial compliance within a fast-paced international environment.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
📋 Audit Coordination
Coordinate statutory audits across the UK and Netherlands, with scope to support additional European entities as required
Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors throughout the audit process
Manage audit timelines, deliverables, and follow-up actions
Coordinate audit requests across departments and ensure stakeholders understand the required information and deadlines
Track audit progress and proactively resolve outstanding requests
📂 Audit Documentation & Support
Gather supporting documentation from ERP systems, finance systems, and internal records wherever possible
Prepare audit samples and retrieve invoices, contracts, shipping documentation, proof of delivery, payroll records, and other supporting evidence
Prepare reconciliations and investigate discrepancies supporting audit requests
Maintain complete audit files and working papers for future audit cycles
Support month-end and year-end finance activities where required
⚙️ Process Improvement
Implement and maintain standardized audit checklists, templates, and documentation using appropriate audit or project management software
Identify opportunities to automate recurring audit activities
Improve audit readiness and documentation quality throughout the year
Continuously strengthen finance processes and internal controls
Support the implementation of scalable audit management processes
🤝 Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Finance, HR, Logistics, Operations, Payroll, and external auditors
Ensure audit requests are completed accurately and within agreed timelines
Support finance teams with audit-related analysis and documentation
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Finance
WHO YOU ARE
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys creating structure, improving processes, and coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders.
You take ownership of your work, communicate effectively across departments, and are passionate about delivering high-quality, audit-ready documentation while continuously improving the way things are done.
Skills & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Approximately 5 years of relevant finance experience
Minimum 2–3 years of direct internal or external audit experience
Experience supporting statutory audits
Strong understanding of financial statements, reconciliations, and financial controls
Knowledge of IFRS and/or Dutch GAAP is preferred
Advanced Excel skills
Experience working with ERP and finance systems
Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Fluent in English
Preferred Experience
Experience within retail, fashion, e-commerce, consumer goods, or distribution
Experience working within a multinational or multi-entity environment
Familiarity with audit management or project management software
Experience improving finance processes and internal controls
Exposure to inventory, payroll, and operational audits
Personal Traits
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Strong planning and project coordination skills
Proactive and solutions-oriented
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
At ULAC, we are building the future of global apparel and ecommerce by combining operational excellence with internationally recognised brands and a collaborative company culture.
Joining our Finance team means working in an international environment where your work directly contributes to financial governance, audit excellence, and continuous improvement across Europe.
Perks & Benefits
🏢 Join a passionate finance team working at our beautiful showrooms in Hoofddorp.
👕 Dress to impress with 28% employee discounts on our webshop and VIP access to sample sales for friends and family.
🍽️ Enjoy freshly prepared lunch for just €4,05, plus complimentary coffee, drinks, and snacks throughout the day.
🏋️ Discounted access to ClassPass, helping you stay active and healthy.
🧘 Unlimited access to OpenUp, our wellbeing platform offering confidential sessions with psychologists, lifestyle coaches, and a wide range of wellbeing resources.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
📍 Location: Hoofddorp, Netherlands – Hybrid working model