Chanel Accounts Payable Accountant
Chanel — Paris: Accounts Payable Accountant (Contract) for supplier invoicing, reconciliations and payments.
Overview
Chanel is an independent, privately held luxury house renowned for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories, fragrance and beauty. As an employer, Chanel combines artisanal heritage with rigorous global standards, offering a structured, high-performance environment in which creativity, discretion and operational excellence coexist.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process and book supplier invoices with full compliance to internal controls and tax requirements.
- Prepare and execute vendor payments, bank transfers and payment runs in accordance with payment terms.
- Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies through proactive vendor and internal stakeholder engagement.
- Support month-end and year-end closings by preparing AP schedules, accruals and variance analyses.
- Maintain and update supplier master data and ensure appropriate authorization workflows.
- Collaborate with procurement, treasury and local business partners to optimize payment processes and cash management.
- Assist internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and explanations of AP transactions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects and ERP/process optimizations.
Qualifications
- Diploma in accounting or finance (Bac+2/3 or equivalent) — higher education in accounting preferred.
- Solid knowledge of French accounting principles and VAT/tax treatment applicable to supplier transactions.
- Strong analytical skills and rigorous attention to detail with proven ability to prioritise in a deadline-driven environment.
- High level of integrity and adherence to internal control procedures.
- Good communication skills and experience liaising with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Skills
Experience
Typically 2–5 years of accounts payable experience, preferably within a multinational or luxury goods company, with demonstrated exposure to month-end close and AP processes.
Education
Bac+2/3 in Accounting, Finance or equivalent (e.g., BTS Comptabilité, DUT Gestion, Bachelor's in Accounting).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Paris, Île-de-France, France. 3.316 luxury roles are listed in Paris on Cerulean, 67 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Île-de-France region, Cerulean lists 3.727 open positions — 101 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 4.275 open roles in France, including 127 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of craftsmanship, discretion and high standards, combining creative ambition with disciplined operational practices. Teams operate in a collaborative, international environment where professional development and attention to detail are highly valued.
About Cerulean
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