- Location
- Cognac Nouvelle-Aquitaine France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Wines, Spirits & Gastronomy
- Posted
- Nov 6, 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 a Subsidiaries and Third-Party Accountant for a six-month fixed-term contract, working 34 hours per week over 4.5 days with variable hours and possible remote work under applicable agreements. The role covers inventory, analytical and fixed-asset accounting, monthly IFRS reporting, closing operations, audit coordination and cross-functional projects.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate accounting for inventories by performing monthly valuation of eaux-de-vie stocks, including stock movements and cost allocation.
- Rigorously check the consistency of flows and inventory movements, and ensure the consistency of data transferred to accounting systems.
- Maintain and ensure the integrity of the analytical accounting framework.
- Contribute to monthly IFRS-format reporting in LVMH tools, covering volumes, revenue, income statement, balance sheet and appendices.
- Participate in closing operations, meet deadlines and coordinate with other accounting teams.
- Work with different Hennessy departments, particularly the management control teams, and interact with statutory auditors during audits.
- Support the fixed-assets team, 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 (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, with a minimum level of technical experience.
- Strong command of French accounting rules (PCG).
- Knowledge of IFRS is an advantage.
- Interest in information systems, including SAP.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- High level of rigour.
- 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; the source also labels the profile as entry-level.
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 workweek over 4.5 days, variable working hours, and the possibility of remote work 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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