Chanel Accountant

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Location
BangkokBangkokThailand
Seniority
Mid-Level
Posted
Mar 16, 2026

About Chanel

Chanel is an independent global luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, beauty and watches. The brand is recognized for its craftsmanship, creativity and discretion; as an employer it combines heritage values with an international, matrixed organization that offers exposure to cross-border operations and retail finance in a high‑standards environment.

Chanel seeks an Accountant in Bangkok to manage month‑end close, GL and tax compliance for Thailand operations.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Own month‑end close activities for Thailand operations, including journal entries, accruals and account reconciliations.
  • Maintain and reconcile the general ledger; investigate and resolve balance sheet variances.
  • Prepare local statutory and management reports in accordance with IFRS and local requirements.
  • Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, ensuring timely posting and cash flow control.
  • Ensure compliance with Thai tax, VAT and withholding tax regulations and support tax filings.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and internal control teams to support statutory and group audits.
  • Liaise with regional finance and HQ teams to ensure alignment of accounting treatments and reporting timelines.
  • Drive process improvements and embed internal control best practices to strengthen financial governance.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
  • Professional accounting qualification preferred (CPA, ACCA or equivalent).
  • Deep knowledge of Thai tax and VAT rules and practical experience applying IFRS in a local reporting context.
  • High level of integrity, confidentiality and adherence to internal controls.
  • Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Skills

General ledger accounting Monthly close and account reconciliations Financial reporting (IFRS) Thai tax and VAT compliance Accounts payable and accounts receivable management Cash management and bank reconciliations Advanced Microsoft Excel SAP (or equivalent ERP) experience preferred

Experience

Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within luxury retail, consumer goods or a multinational environment; demonstrated exposure to ERP systems (SAP preferred) and to external audit processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent; professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA) preferred.

Workplace

This position is based in Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand.

Culture

Chanel cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and exacting standards. Employees operate in a collaborative, fastidious environment that values long‑term development, cross‑functional cooperation and a strong service orientation toward clients and internal stakeholders.

About Cerulean

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