Rimowa Senior Accountant
Paris France
Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
About Rimowa
RIMOWA is the first German Maison of the LVMH Group, known for its dynamic and international environment that values teamwork. The company operates in the luxury fashion industry and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse culture.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the entire closing and reporting process for Rimowa France.
- Responsible for the monthly closing of complete financial statements in French GAAP and IFRS.
- Manage all applicable tax reports.
- Receive, verify, and enter invoices into accounting software (SAP).
- Prepare and process payments.
- Document financial transactions by entering and verifying account information.
- Monitor analytical allocations, including cost center allocation and verification of internal order information.
- Reconcile and process financial discrepancies and bank reconciliations.
- Prepare tax returns (VAT, corporation tax, CVAE, C3S, etc.).
- Transfer complete financial statements to the LVMH group consolidation tool.
- Ensure compliance with and continuous improvement of internal control procedures according to LVMH Group rules.
- Manage relations with external auditors.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and ensure their correct application.
- Actively participate in projects related to continuous improvement of accounting procedures and tools, as well as business-related transformations.
Qualifications
- Higher diploma in accounting (DCG / DSCG / DEC).
- 7 to 10 years' experience in general accounting (French GAAP and IFRS are a prerequisite), preferably in an accounting firm or company.
- Business English proficiency.
Skills
- Strong analytical and technical accounting skills.
- Autonomous, proactive, organized, meticulous, and detail-oriented.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
- Experience with SAP and a multidimensional analytical tool is a plus.
Experience Requirements
7 to 10 years' experience in general accounting, with expertise in French GAAP and IFRS.
Education Requirements
Higher diploma in accounting (DCG / DSCG / DEC).
Rimowa Culture
RIMOWA celebrates an inclusive and diverse culture, which is core to its DNA. The company values diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities to reflect its broad consumer base.