Chanel Accounts Payable Accountant
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is one of the world’s most revered luxury houses, founded by Gabrielle Chanel and distinguished by an enduring vision of elegance, freedom, and modernity. As an employer, the House brings together métiers ranging from haute couture, fashion and leather goods to fragrance, beauty, watches, and fine jewelry, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to a legacy defined by exceptional craftsmanship and creative audacity. Chanel values excellence, discretion, collaboration, and long-term development, fostering an environment where talent is nurtured and heritage is continually reinterpreted for contemporary clients. Its teams are united by a commitment to quality, innovation, and the timeless spirit of the brand.
Chanel is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Accountant for its BENSCA Finance team, supporting supplier invoices, payments, vendor data, compliance, reporting, and procure-to-pay improvements across Scandinavia and Benelux. The role reports to the Accounts Payable Lead in the Netherlands and requires fluency in Danish and English, at least 3 years of similar experience, and current authorization to live and work in Denmark.
Role & Responsibilities
- Review, validate, and process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
- Ensure invoices comply with company policies and include required supporting documentation.
- Verify invoice details against purchase orders, goods receipts, and contractual agreements.
- Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with national and international VAT regulations during invoice verification and booking.
- Manage expenses in line with rules and regulations.
- Prepare and execute payment runs according to approved schedules.
- Monitor payment due dates and ensure timely settlement of supplier obligations.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances.
- Support month-end and year-end accounts payable closing activities.
- Maintain vendor master data and accurate supplier information.
- Support supplier onboarding and documentation requirements.
- Respond to supplier inquiries about invoice status, payments, and account balances.
- Build and maintain positive supplier relationships.
- Follow procurement and finance policies, including “No PO, No Pay” principles.
- Maintain accurate audit trails and supporting documentation.
- Support internal and external audit requests.
- Help identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency.
- Process transactions through ERP and procurement systems, including D365 and Coupa.
- Prepare accounts payable reports, aging analyses, and payment forecasts.
- Support data cleansing, reconciliations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in Finance automation and digital transformation projects.
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of successful experience in a similar position.
- Passion for accounting regulations and bookkeeping.
- Experience with the D365 bookkeeping system and advanced knowledge of Office 365 programs.
- Accurate, energetic, analytical, positive, and independent.
- Trustworthy, with a high degree of integrity and ethics.
- Available full-time and living in or around Copenhagen.
- Fluent in Danish and English.
- Currently authorized to live and work in Denmark.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years in a similar position.
Workplace
This position is based in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark, Denmark.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of timeless creativity, exacting craftsmanship, and quiet excellence, where employees are encouraged to uphold the house’s heritage while contributing to its continued innovation. The workplace environment is refined, collaborative, and deeply committed to quality, offering professionals the opportunity to grow within a globally respected maison that values discretion, artistry, and long-term vision.
About Cerulean
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