Richemont General Ledger and Tax Accountant

Munich • Germany

Friday, February 14, 2025

Richemont, a distinguished leader in the luxury goods sector, is renowned for its portfolio of prestigious brands. As an employer, Richemont offers a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity, creativity, and the unique talents of its employees. The company is committed to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence, providing opportunities for professional growth and development within a global context.

1. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with local GAAPs and IFRS.
2. Reconcile balance sheet and sub-ledger accounts and resolve outstanding items.
3. Account for and post business transactions, particularly taxes and provisions.
4. Prepare tax declarations and filings, reconcile tax accounts, and review tax assessments.
5. Responsible for recurring reports and payments, such as those to tax authorities.
6. Resolve special tax issues related to income and sales tax.
7. Support tax audits of all kinds.
8. Act as a finance partner for valuation, accounting, and tax issues.
9. Serve as a point of contact for auditors, tax advisors, and authorities.
10. Provide ad-hoc support on general ledger and accounts receivable topics.
11. Support the monitoring of controls within the group-wide internal control system.
12. Participate in the implementation of new projects.

1. Completed commercial training with a focus on accounting, tax clerk, certified accountant, or equivalent qualification.
2. At least 5 years of relevant professional experience in financial accounting and/or tax office, ideally in an international environment.
3. Current and practical knowledge of tax and accounting (HGB and IFRS).

1. Proficient in common accounting systems, preferably SAP R/3 FI, and MS Office, especially MS Excel.
2. Independent, reliable, and deadline-oriented work style.
3. Strong analytical and communication skills.
4. Understanding of complex relationships and excellent process understanding.
5. Team player with a strong service and customer orientation.
6. Affinity for technical advancement of processes, automation, and digitalization.
7. Fluency in German and English, both written and spoken.

Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in financial accounting and/or tax office, ideally within an international context.

Completed commercial training with a focus on accounting, tax clerk, certified accountant, or equivalent qualification.

The position offers 13 salaries, monthly coverage of the Germany ticket, monthly restaurant vouchers, annual birthday vouchers, vacation pay, Wellpass support, €150 childcare costs per child, training opportunities, staff sales, and family & friends sales, among other benefits.

Richemont's culture thrives on the diversity of its arts, cultures, and human skills, fostering an environment that nurtures potential. The company values freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity, while promoting empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity. Richemont is dedicated to caring for the world in which it operates.