- Location
- Cognac Nouvelle-Aquitaine France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Nov 8, 2026
About Hennessy
Founded in 1765, Hennessy is a legendary cognac Maison whose influence extends from the vineyards of Charente to the world’s most discerning markets. As an employer, Hennessy combines the heritage of exceptional craftsmanship with the dynamism of a global luxury leader within LVMH. Its teams contribute to a culture shaped by savoir-faire, innovation, transmission, and respect for terroir, while advancing responsible viticulture and long-term excellence. Hennessy offers professionals the opportunity to build meaningful careers across production, marketing, commercial development, sustainability, and operations, within an environment where authenticity, creativity, and collective ambition define the pursuit of enduring prestige.
Hennessy is recruiting an accountant covering inventory, analytical accounting and fixed assets on a six-month temporary contract. Based at La Richonne in Cognac, the role is 34 hours per week over 4.5 days, with variable hours and possible remote work under applicable agreements; the start date depends on the candidate’s availability.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate inventory accounting, including monthly valuation of eaux-de-vie stocks and recording stock movements and costs.
- Review the consistency of flows and inventory movements, and ensure data transferred to accounting systems is consistent.
- Maintain and ensure the accuracy of the analytical accounting reference framework.
- Contribute to monthly IFRS reporting in LVMH tools, covering volumes, revenue, profit and loss, balance sheet and appendices.
- Participate in closing activities, meet deadlines and coordinate with other accounting teams.
- Work with Maison departments, including management control teams, and liaise with statutory auditors during audits.
- Support fixed assets accounting, including processing and validating purchase requests and recording fixed asset invoices.
- Contribute to internal projects with other departments that affect inventory and analytical accounting.
Qualifications
- Two-year post-secondary qualification in accounting or finance (Bac+2).
- Fluent in French and able to communicate by email in English.
- Two years of experience in an accounting firm or in a company, with a minimum level of technical experience.
- Very good command of French accounting standards (PCG).
- Knowledge of IFRS is an advantage.
- Interest in information systems, including SAP.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to integrate into a team.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work across departments.
- Ability to manage priorities.
Skills
Experience
Two years of experience in an accounting firm or in a company, with a minimum level of technical experience.
Education
Bac+2 qualification in accounting or finance.
Workplace
This position is based in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
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Culture
Hennessy fosters a workplace culture rooted in centuries of craftsmanship, excellence, and respect for the terroir, where teams contribute to the legacy of one of the world’s most iconic cognac houses. It offers an international, collaborative environment that values savoir-faire, innovation, and long-term relationships with partners, communities, and colleagues.
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