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Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Mar 16, 2026

Chanel — Fixed Assets Accountant (CDD) in Paris. Contract role responsible for fixed assets accounting, depreciation and month‑end close.

Overview

Chanel is an independent French maison distinguished by its heritage in haute couture, leather goods, ready‑to‑wear and beauty. As a global luxury house, Chanel combines artisanal craftsmanship with rigorous commercial and financial disciplines, offering a multinational, high‑standards workplace within an exclusive brand environment.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Maintain and reconcile the fixed assets ledger, ensuring completeness and accuracy of the asset register.
  • Manage capitalization, disposals, transfers and impairments in accordance with applicable accounting standards (French GAAP and IFRS where relevant).
  • Calculate and post monthly depreciation entries and perform month‑end and year‑end closing activities related to non‑current assets.
  • Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for audits, tax filings and internal controls testing.
  • Coordinate physical asset inventories and support periodic asset audits and stocktakes.
  • Implement and improve fixed assets processes, controls and documentation to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
  • Collaborate with treasury, purchasing, tax and operations teams on intercompany transactions, asset financing and project assetisation.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent; professional accounting qualification advantageous.
  • Strong knowledge of fixed assets accounting, depreciation methods and capitalisation criteria under French GAAP and IFRS.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in month‑end and year‑end closing procedures for non‑current assets.
  • Excellent analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail, with strong documentation and control discipline.
  • Professional fluency in French; working knowledge of English is advantageous.

Skills

Fixed assets accounting IFRS and French GAAP Month‑end and year‑end closing Reconciliations Asset register maintenance Depreciation calculations Asset disposals and capitalization Internal controls and audit support SAP FI‑AA Advanced Excel

Experience

Mid‑level accounting professional with approximately 3+ years of hands‑on experience in fixed assets or general accounting, preferably within a multinational, retail, manufacturing or luxury goods environment; prior exposure to ERP systems (ideally SAP FI‑AA) and audit cycles is desirable.

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent; professional accounting certification is a plus.

Workplace

The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.321 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 73 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.735 open roles, including 104 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.293 open roles — 140 of them newly added.

Culture

Chanel cultivates an atmosphere of exacting standards, discretion and creative excellence. The finance function operates within a structured, international environment that values technical expertise, cross‑functional collaboration and respect for the maison’s artisanal heritage.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.