- Location
- Le Vaudreuil Normandy France
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Oct 21, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
Hermès Parfums seeks an Accountant for a five-month fixed-term contract supporting its Finance Department in Le Vaudreuil. The role oversees accounting operations across the Perfumes & Beauty division, including accounts payable, expense reports, reconciliations and closing activities, using SAP and related systems.
Role & Responsibilities
- Ensure that business transactions are accurately reflected in SAP and maintain the quality of data from M3, MEO and operational teams within the Perfumes & Beauty division.
- Coordinate with management controllers to support budgeting and analysis of actuals.
- Perform account reconciliations to support accurate analysis and transaction monitoring.
- Stay informed about information-system developments and their impact on accounting processes.
- Match invoices to purchase orders; verify accounting allocations, VAT rules and analytical allocations with management teams, and ensure payment deadlines are met.
- Act as a point of contact for management teams and suppliers, handling follow-ups and requests for account statements.
- Follow up with operational teams to formalize purchase orders.
- Escalate and communicate issues and disputes to the designated contact.
- Manage expense-report processing for CNP and the HPGB subsidiary.
- Monitor intercompany accounts and closing activities.
Qualifications
- Bac +2/3 qualification, such as a DCG.
- 3–5 years of experience in an industrial environment, preferably cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food processing or automotive.
- Technical and/or methodological proficiency with finance tools.
- Proficiency in office software, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in SAP.
- Spoken and written English.
- Rigor, organization, versatility, responsiveness and discretion.
- Autonomy and decision-making ability.
- Strong communication skills.
- Initiative and proactivity.
- Ability to meet deadlines and follow procedures.
Skills
Experience
3–5 years in an industrial environment, preferably cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food processing or automotive; at least 6 years.
Education
Bac +2/3, such as a DCG.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Le Vaudreuil, Normandy, France.
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Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
About Cerulean
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