Hennessy Inventory, Management Accounting and Fixed Assets Accountant
Cognac Nouvelle-Aquitaine France
- Location
- Cognac Nouvelle-Aquitaine France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Nov 9, 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 seeking an Accountant on a six-month temporary contract to support inventory, management accounting and fixed assets activities, including monthly IFRS reporting and closing. The role is based at the Richonne site in Cognac and involves 34 hours per week over 4.5 days, with variable hours and possible teleworking under applicable agreements; the start date depends on availability.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure the accurate accounting and monthly valuation of spirits inventories, including stock movements and cost allocations.
- Rigorously check the consistency of flows and inventory movements, and ensure data transferred to accounting systems is consistent.
- Update and maintain the management accounting reference framework.
- Contribute to monthly IFRS-format reporting in LVMH tools, covering volumes, revenue, income statement, balance sheet and notes.
- Support closing activities and meet deadlines in coordination with other accounting teams.
- Work with departments across the Maison, particularly management control teams, and liaise with statutory auditors during audits.
- Support the fixed assets team by processing and validating purchase requests and recording fixed asset invoices.
- Collaborate with other departments on internal projects affecting inventory and management accounting.
Qualifications
- Two-year post-secondary qualification (Bac+2) in accounting or finance.
- Fluent in French and able to communicate by email in English.
- Two years of experience in an accounting firm or company, including technical accounting 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.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work across teams.
- Ability to manage priorities.
Skills
Experience
Two years of experience in an accounting firm or company, including technical accounting experience.
Education
Bac+2 qualification in accounting or finance.
Workplace
This position is based in Cognac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
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Benefits
34-hour work week over 4.5 days, variable working hours, and the possibility of teleworking under the applicable agreements.
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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