Reference code: JR131156
Richemont owns some of the world’s leading luxury goods Maisons, with particular strengths in jewellery, fine watches and premium accessories. Each Maison represents a proud tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont seeks to preserve the heritage and identity of each of its Maisons. At the same time, we are committed to innovation and designing new products which are in keeping with our Maisons’ values, through a process of continuous creativity.
YOUR MISSION:
You will play a pivotal role in driving strategic projects within the Retail Accounting team, focusing on enhancing process efficiency, optimizing balance sheet reconciliations, and fostering strong partnerships with retail and e-commerce divisions. This position is critical for ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across key retail accounting functions. The ideal candidate will be a proactive business partner with an operational mindset, passionate about business support, who can bring significant value to the subsidiary by understanding and continuously improving processes in a fast-paced environment.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
- Project Leadership & Process Optimization:
- Lead and contribute to key projects within the Retail Accounting team, specifically identifying, developing, and implementing process improvements.
- Optimize balance sheet reconciliation processes to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Strategically partner with retail and e-commerce teams to align financial operations with business objectives.
- Actively participate in various internal projects, contributing to their successful execution.
- Financial Operations & Reconciliation Management:
- Proactively manage and execute the timely reconciliation and clearing of various General Ledger (GL) accounts (e.g., trade debtors, VAT, deposits), ensuring efficient identification and resolution of discrepancies.
- Ensure all month-end closing tasks are delivered accurately and in strict adherence to Group policy.
- Identify, design, and implement clear and efficient processes for Accounts Receivable (AR) management.
- Operational Control & Support:
- Perform rigorous operational controls over sales and financial transactions of the boutiques.
- Serve as the primary contact point for stores regarding operational processes and controls.
- Attend boutique stock counts as required and provide on-site assistance/training to boutiques when needed.
- Compliance & Audit Readiness:
- Ensure the completeness and proper retention of documentation for audit purposes.
- Provide supporting documentation and timely responses to internal and external audit queries.
- Uphold compliance with local internal control policies and procedures by actively supporting local training, communications, analysis, and reporting initiatives.
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to engage effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Highly proactive, solution-oriented, and meticulous with a strong attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
- Reliable, dynamic, curious, and a positive thinker.
- A committed, enthusiastic, flexible, and organized team player with a high sense of ownership.
- Possesses strong facilitating skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
