Chanel General Accounting & Fixed Assets Manager

About Chanel

Chanel is a privately held global luxury house renowned for its haute couture, ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories, and beauty lines. As an employer, Chanel combines artisanal craftsmanship and strong creative direction with rigorous operational and financial governance across an international organisation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the general ledger and fixed asset accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Manage the full fixed asset lifecycle — acquisitions, capitalization, depreciation, transfers, revaluations and disposals — and maintain asset registers and reconciliations.
• Ensure accounting treatments comply with French GAAP and group reporting standards; prepare documentation required for IFRS consolidation where applicable.
• Coordinate and support external and internal audits relating to general ledger and fixed assets; provide schedules, reconciliations and audit evidence.
• Own process improvements and internal controls for fixed assets and general accounting, including ERP configurations and automation opportunities.
• Supervise, coach and develop a small team of accounting professionals; allocate tasks and monitor performance and deadlines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional partners (tax, treasury, procurement, property, IT and stores) to ensure alignment on capitalization policies and asset-related transactions.
• Prepare management reporting and ad hoc analyses for Finance leadership, including balance sheet movements and variance explanations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent (e.g., DCG/DSCG or Master’s in Accounting/Finance) or comparable professional qualification.
• Strong technical knowledge of general ledger accounting and fixed asset accounting policies and controls.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply French GAAP and to prepare documentation supporting IFRS consolidation processes.
• Demonstrated leadership and people‑management skills, with experience overseeing a small operational accounting team.
• High level of analytical rigour, attention to detail and reliable deadline management in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across finance, operational and external audit stakeholders.

Skills

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 3 years focused on fixed asset accounting and general ledger responsibilities, ideally within an international corporate or luxury goods environment.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent (DCG/DSCG or similar professional qualification preferred).

Workplace

Culture

Chanel fosters a culture where creative excellence and meticulous craftsmanship meet disciplined operational standards. The finance organisation values discretion, professional development and cross‑functional collaboration within a global, high‑quality brand environment.

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