Balenciaga General Accountant

About Balenciaga

Founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 and part of Kering, Balenciaga is one of fashion’s most influential houses, renowned for architectural cut, uncompromising craft, and a continual redefinition of modern luxury. As an employer, the House offers a demanding yet inspiring environment where heritage ateliers, bold creative vision, and global business expertise meet. Teams across design, product development, merchandising, retail, client engagement, communications, and corporate functions are encouraged to combine precision with experimentation, agility with excellence. Balenciaga seeks individuals who are culturally aware, rigorous, collaborative, and ready to contribute to a maison that shapes the conversation of contemporary fashion while respecting the discipline of couture.

Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounting through the preparation of annual financial statements
• Review, record, and validate routine accounting transactions
• Prepare inventory adjustments including provisions, depreciation, accruals, and deferred income recognition
• Execute account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Track fixed assets and manage depreciation schedules
• Ensure quality and compliance of all accounting data
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings
• Verify the accuracy of intercompany accounts through reconciliation procedures at each closing
• Execute payroll-related accounting controls at each close, including review of salaries, social charges, provisions, and third-party social accounts
• Prepare audit files and supporting documentation for external auditors and statutory auditors
• Prepare and file periodic tax declarations including VAT (CA3, CA12), DEB and VAT recapitulative statements, CVAE, CFE, DAS2, and other local or sectoral taxes
• Verify consistency between tax and accounting bases and conduct VAT reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with tax requirements and reconciliation procedures
• Contribute to the preparation of the tax file and annual declarations
• Monitor regulatory changes affecting tax obligations
• Participate in the improvement of accounting and tax processes
• Manage communications with tax authorities and external auditors

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Bac +3) in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation
• DCG (Diplôme de Comptabilité et de Gestion) or DSCG (Diplôme Supérieur de Comptabilité et de Gestion) or equivalent qualification preferred
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in general accounting
• Proficiency in general accounting and French taxation
• Expertise in VAT and other tax filing obligations
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Power BI preferred)
• Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Experience in an international environment or accounting firm valued
• Rigorous, well-organized, and capable of effectively managing priorities within established deadlines
• Autonomous and reliable with demonstrated commitment to work quality
• Strong analytical and synthesizing capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration skills

Skills

Experience

3 to 5 years of experience in general accounting, preferably in an international setting or accounting firm environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree (Bac +3) in Accounting, Finance, or Taxation. DCG or DSCG or equivalent qualification preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Balenciaga fosters a bold, forward-thinking workplace where creativity, experimentation, and cultural awareness drive the evolution of contemporary luxury. As an employer, the House encourages collaboration across disciplines, empowering teams to challenge convention while upholding exceptional standards of craftsmanship, precision, and brand integrity.

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