Reference code: JR134051
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.
MAIN PURPOSE
Coordinate and execute day-to-day General Ledger accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, completeness and timeliness of accounting records and financial reporting in compliance with Group policies, local regulations and internal controls. Act as a senior technical resource to the Accounting Manager and Head of Accounting & Tax, supporting month-end close, statutory and internal audits, and continuous process improvement.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Daily review, post and validate General Ledger journal entries and accounting adjustments, ensuring accuracy, completeness and correct account classification.
Identify, investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies and outstanding items in a timely manner.
Provide GL-related guidance and support to AP, AR, Treasury, Tax and FP&A teams.
Ensure compliance with accounting policies, approval procedures and internal controls.
Maintain complete, audit-ready supporting documentation for all accounting entries.
Month-End Close & Reporting
Execute month-end closing activities in line with the corporate closing calendar.
Prepare and post journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, reclassifications and adjustments in local and corporate books.
Perform and review balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations; investigate and resolve reconciliation differences and aged items.
Perform foreign currency valuation and related accounting entries.
Analyze monthly P&L and balance sheet fluctuations and document explanations for significant variances.
Reconcile local vs. corporate ledgers and coordinate key account reconciliations with HQ, following corporate guidelines.
Manage intercompany accounting and the netting process.
Record fixed asset investments and depreciation in accordance with local and corporate policy.
Prepare financial reporting schedules, management reporting packages and the monthly closing file.
Support the preparation of statutory reporting.
Audits & Compliance
Act as a primary point of contact for statutory audits (e.g., KPMG): coordinate information requests, prepare supporting documentation and respond to auditor queries.
Support year-end close for the CPA Annual Audit and the statutory tax opinion ("Dictamen Fiscal").
Provide documentation and explanations for internal audit requests.
Annual
Support fixed asset investment and depreciation planning for budget purposes.
Ensure the timely submission of Group financial reporting packages.
Perform annual balance sheet account clean-up and reconciliation.
Continuous Improvement & Ad-Hoc
Identify recurring issues, control gaps and opportunities for process automation.
Lead or support special projects and ad hoc analyses/reports for local management.
Team Support & Development
Provide technical accounting guidance to junior team members and review their work as required.
Contribute to individualized development plans and performance evaluation input for the accounting team.
Support a culture of open communication and collaboration within the team.
The preceding statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this role. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS KPI
Accuracy and on-time posting of journal entries relative to the closing calendar
Days to close — contribution to overall monthly close timeline
Number and ageing of unresolved reconciling items on balance sheet accounts
Timeliness and quality of responses to statutory and internal audit requests
Timely submission of Group financial reporting packages
Number of process improvements / automation opportunities identified and implemented
PROFILE
Education
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
Professional accounting certification (e.g., Contador Público Certificado) preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish, written and spoken is a must.
Required Experience
5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a General Ledger / Record-to-Report (R2R) environment, ideally within a multinational or shared-service organization.
Experience supporting statutory and external audits.
Technical Skills & Systems
Strong technical accounting knowledge (local NIF/GAAP and IFRS).
SAP or equivalent ERP required; exposure to Blackline, HFM/Hyperion or similar reconciliation/consolidation tools is a plus.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Effective communication and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders.
Personal Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
Resilient, adaptable and process-oriented, with a continuous-improvement mindset.
Collaborative team player with strong partnership skills.
Clear, professional oral and written communication.
