Fred Accounts Receivable Specialist

Paris • France

Monday, January 20, 2025

Fred, a distinguished name in the realm of luxury jewelry, epitomizes the spirit of modern creativity and joie de vivre. Since its inception in 1936 by Fred Samuel, the brand has been synonymous with informal glamour and relaxed elegance. Now a proud member of the LVMH Group's Watches & Jewelry Division, Fred continues to uphold its founder's philosophy, crafting versatile and refined pieces that celebrate individuality. Employees at Fred embody the brand's core values of joy, freedom, and the radiant spirit of the Riviera.

1. Analyze and monitor various client accounts, including Distributors, Personnel, Web, Duty Free, Group, and Miscellaneous, in collaboration with relevant departments such as Sales Administration, Commercial, Supply Chain, Web, Logistics, Treasury Accounting, and Retail Accounting.
2. Manage RFA processes.
3. Send bi-monthly account statements to clients via SAP.
4. Conduct monthly follow-ups for level 1, 2, and 3 reminders in SAP.
5. Handle SEPA direct debits, including mandate setup, statement dispatch, and file generation.
6. Issue various re-invoicing tasks.
7. Reconcile the manual sales journal monthly, ensuring alignment with accounting nature, VAT codes, client details, and nature of goods/services.
8. Extract sales journals for CA3 revenue reconciliation.
9. Validate and control financial aspects of client account openings/modifications.
10. Manage doubtful accounts under the supervision of the Accounting Director.
11. Participate in month-end closings, including AAE/FAE/PCA, general ledger vs. auxiliary balance control, creditor client balance, payment term status, and client account justification.
12. Engage in various SAP development projects, such as electronic invoicing, RFA, and client credit limit management.

1. Confirmed experience in a similar role for at least 5 years.

1. Excellent mastery of Excel.
2. Knowledge of SAP.
3. Operational proficiency in English.
4. Organizational skills.
5. Attention to detail.
6. Dynamic work ethic.
7. Service-oriented mindset.
8. Team collaboration skills.

A minimum of 5 years of confirmed experience in a similar position is required.

The role offers a hybrid working mode, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative environment of the office.

Fred fosters a workplace culture that thrives on creativity, collaboration, and a shared passion for excellence. Employees are encouraged to embody the brand's values of joy, freedom, and the luminous spirit of the Riviera, contributing to a vibrant and dynamic work environment.