Fendi General Accounting and Reporting Specialist
About Fendi
Fendi is an Italian luxury Maison renowned for its leather goods, ready-to-wear and artisanal savoir-faire. The brand operates globally and is part of the LVMH group, offering a high-performance, design-driven environment that combines traditional craftsmanship with rigorous commercial and operational standards.
Fendi seeks a General Accounting & Reporting Specialist in Mendrisio, Switzerland to manage IFRS reporting, management packages and SAP-based accounting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and record monthly adjusting journal entries for local statutory and IFRS reporting, including application of IFRS 16.
- Compile and submit the monthly management reporting package (Syrus) and produce ad hoc management reports (Capex, headcount, lease commitments).
- Review and reconcile statutory and IFRS account balances; monitor general ledger integrity and control account reconciliations.
- Perform gross margin analysis by Cost Center and operating expense analysis by store to support business decision-making.
- Coordinate and manage external statutory audits and fiscal audits by authorities; act as primary contact for auditors on accounting matters.
- Implement and strengthen financial controls, systems and procedures in close collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Qualifications
- Degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline.
- 4–7 years' progressive accounting experience (minimum 5 years preferred) with hands-on financial reporting responsibility.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS standards, including practical application of IFRS 16.
- Proven experience with statutory and management reporting processes and external audit coordination.
- Fluent English (required) and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Skills
Experience
4–7 years of progressive accounting experience with direct responsibility for financial and management reporting; experience coordinating external audits and working within ERP environments (SAP).
Education
Degree in accounting, finance or a closely related discipline.
Workplace
This position is based in Mendrisio, Ticino, Switzerland, within easy reach of Milan.
Culture
Fendi combines Italian creative heritage with the governance and operational rigor of the LVMH group. The workplace emphasizes craftsmanship, international collaboration and high standards for financial discipline, supporting career development within a prestigious luxury ecosystem.
About Cerulean
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