Richemont Accounts Payable Trainee

Richemont is a leading Swiss-based luxury goods holding company comprising a portfolio of distinguished maisons across jewelry, watchmaking and luxury accessories. As an employer, Richemont emphasizes artisan craftsmanship, brand heritage and international career development within a matrixed, maison-driven structure.

1. Support the end-to-end accounts payable cycle: invoice validation, matching, coding and payment preparation under established internal controls.
2. Assist with supplier statement reconciliations and resolve vendor queries in collaboration with Procurement and Treasury teams.
3. Contribute to month‑end and quarter‑end closing activities, preparing supporting schedules and variance explanations.
4. Participate in project workstreams focused on process improvement, automation and standardisation of AP procedures.
5. Document current-state processes, draft process maps and help define target operating models and SOPs.
6. Prepare and maintain AP KPIs and regular operational reports for management review.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Procurement, IT) to support ERP initiatives and testing.
8. Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies and local regulatory requirements.

1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or currently enrolled in a related undergraduate/postgraduate programme.
2. Strong numerical aptitude, attention to detail and a methodical approach to reconciliations and record-keeping.
3. Analytical mindset with a proactive interest in process improvement and project delivery.
4. Professional communication skills and the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
5. High level of integrity and understanding of internal control requirements.

1. Invoice processing
2. Accounts payable operations
3. Reconciliations
4. Month‑end close support
5. Process mapping and documentation
6. Project coordination
7. Microsoft Excel
8. ERP systems (e.g., SAP)

No extensive professional experience required; previous internship or coursework in accounting, finance or shared-services environments is advantageous. Demonstrable exposure to AP tasks or finance projects preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics or currently pursuing a related degree.

Richemont cultivates a craftsmanship-led, collegial culture that values heritage, quality and long-term brand stewardship. The organisation encourages cross-functional collaboration, professional development and international mobility within its maisons.