Hermès Assistant Accountant
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Junior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Hermès
Hermès Travel Retail Asia is the regional arm of Hermès, representing the maison’s luxury leather goods, accessories and ready-to-wear in travel-retail environments. As part of the Hermès Group, the business combines exacting standards of craftsmanship and service with rigorous financial and operational controls expected in premium retail and airport concessions.
Hermès Travel Retail Asia — Assistant Accountant (contract) in Hong Kong. Responsible for accounting, reconciliations and SAP-based reporting for the airport store.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain regular bookkeeping for all accounting entries and reconciliations, including credit card sales, supplier vouchers and bank accounts.
- Process and verify vendor invoices; manage payment cycles and AP workflows.
- Perform inter-group invoicing and reconciliations within SAP to ensure correct intra-company settlements.
- Prepare and support daily and monthly bank reconciliations and review retail sales reconciliations (cash, credit card and customer credit).
- Assist with stock cycle counts and inventory (stock take) as directed by the manager.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities and prepare management reporting.
- Ensure timely filing of all local tax returns and compliance with statutory requirements.
- Implement and enforce Hermès Group procedures and internal control measures; exercise adequate controls in daily routines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent.
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably in retail or travel retail.
- Practical experience with SAP is highly preferable.
- Fluent in English and Chinese.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with MS Office.
- Detail-oriented, hands‑on and operational; able to work autonomously.
- Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; organised and a collaborative team player.
- Immediate availability highly preferred.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a similar role, ideally within retail or travel-retail operations, with exposure to SAP, month‑end/year‑end closing and bank/revenue reconciliations.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent.
Workplace
This position is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China.
Culture
Hermès emphasises meticulous craftsmanship, discretion and long-term client relationships. The travel-retail teams operate within a highly structured, compliance-focused environment where precision, collaboration and respect for brand procedures are paramount.
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