Senior Retail Accountant

Job description

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

YOUR MISSION:
To proactively drive 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 role is critical in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement across key retail accounting functions.

Key Responsibilities:

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.

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.

Brand & System Support:

• Provide dedicated accounting support for Watchfinder operations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Watchfinder's bespoke ERP system from a Retail Back Office (RBO) perspective.

Compliance & Audit Readiness:

• Ensure the completeness and proper retention of documentation for audit purposes.
• Provide supporting documentation and response 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.

Operational Support:

• Attend boutique stock counts as required.
• Visiting boutiques to provide assistance/training when needed.
• Assist with any other tasks or projects as assigned by management.
• Flexibility on occasional travel to Watchfinder HQ based in Kent.

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
Achieve success by demonstrating expertise in financial management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to adapt to evolving business needs. Cultivate a collaborative environment that values diversity and inclusion, promoting innovative solutions and continuous improvement. Your proactive approach and commitment to excellence will drive the financial stability and growth of the organization.

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