Cartier Supplier Accounting Manager
Cartier Paris is hiring a Supplier Accounting Manager (Accounts Payable Manager) — permanent, full‑time role managing supplier ledger and payments.
Overview
Cartier is a globally recognised Maison of high jewellery and watchmaking, celebrated for exemplary craftsmanship and refined design. As part of the Richemont group, the brand operates within an international luxury ecosystem that combines artisanal savoir‑faire with rigorous financial and operational standards.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the end‑to‑end supplier accounting cycle: invoice receipt, validation, matching (PO and non‑PO), posting and resolution of discrepancies.
- Coordinate and execute supplier payment runs in line with treasury and cash‑flow policies; monitor payment terms and early payment opportunities.
- Perform periodic supplier reconciliations and investigate/clear open items and supplier statements.
- Lead month‑end and year‑end supplier accounting activities: accruals, cut‑offs, account analysis and reporting for closing packages.
- Maintain and govern vendor master data, ensuring accuracy and segregation of duties across systems.
- Implement and monitor internal controls and process improvements to mitigate risk and improve efficiency (including compliance with group policies).
- Act as primary liaison with procurement, treasury, operations and external suppliers to resolve queries and streamline processes.
- Supervise, coach and develop junior accounting staff; allocate workload and ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent; professional accounting qualification (e.g., DCG, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and supplier/accounts payable processes, including month‑end close and accruals.
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams and to work cross‑functionally with procurement, treasury and operations.
- Track record of operating within robust control environments and delivering process improvements.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5+ years of progressive supplier/accounts payable experience, with at least some supervisory responsibility; experience in a multinational or luxury retail environment is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; professional accounting certification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France. Cerulean lists 3.316 open roles in Paris, including 67 posted recently. The broader Île-de-France area accounts for 3.727 active listings on Cerulean, 101 of which are new. In France as a whole, Cerulean currently features 4.275 open positions, with 127 posted this week.
Culture
Cartier cultivates a refined, collaborative workplace that values craftsmanship, discretion and excellence. Employees operate in an international luxury environment where attention to detail, respect for heritage and a commitment to high standards shape everyday work.
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