TAG Heuer Accounting Manager

TAG Heuer is a Swiss avant‑garde watchmaker renowned for its innovation, engineering-led design and sporty-luxury positioning. As part of the LVMH group, the brand combines entrepreneurial energy with the operational standards and global footprint of a leading luxury conglomerate.

1. Lead the in‑house Accounting function for TAG Heuer, Zenith and Fred, managing a team of two accountants and reporting to the Finance & Operations Director.
2. Oversee day‑to‑day accounting activities including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and bank reconciliations; supervise transaction processing and ledger review.
3. Drive timely and accurate month‑end closes and deliverables into the LVMH reporting tool (Syrus).
4. Ensure timely bank payments and robust cash control procedures.
5. Own UAE tax compliance: prepare, review and submit VAT returns to the FTA; coordinate corporate tax filings with advisors and monitor transfer pricing documentation where applicable.
6. Manage annual statutory financial statements and coordinate external auditor engagements; respond to internal and external audit requests and implement audit recommendations.
7. Design, implement and enforce internal control frameworks; coordinate with operational teams to ensure timely closure of open purchase orders, sales orders and transfer orders.
8. Act as a key resource during the final stages of the SAP go‑live, embedding best‑practice accounting processes and controls within the new ERP environment.

1. ACA or Chartered Accountant designation, or ACCA qualification.
2. Minimum 8 years' progressive accounting experience, preferably within luxury goods or retail.
3. Proven experience in an SAP environment; prior involvement in SAP implementation or go‑live projects strongly preferred.
4. Advanced Excel skills.
5. Fluent in English with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
6. Demonstrable professionalism, integrity and ability to prioritise under strict deadlines.

1. SAP
2. Syrus
3. IFRS
4. Advanced Excel
5. ACCA
6. ACA / Chartered Accountant
7. VAT compliance
8. Corporate Tax
9. Transfer Pricing
10. Intercompany Reconciliation
11. Retail Reconciliation
12. Payroll

At least 8 years of accounting experience, with a minimum of several years in a managerial or senior accounting role within the luxury or retail sector; demonstrable track record supporting ERP implementations (SAP) and managing external audits.

ACA or Chartered Accountant qualification, or ACCA.

TAG Heuer combines an entrepreneurial, performance‑driven culture with the rigour of a global luxury house. The workplace values innovation, teamwork and a proactive approach, set within the operational governance and career structure of the LVMH group.