- Location
- Le Pré-Saint-Gervais Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 8, 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 Services Groupe, a 400-person shared services entity within the Hermès group, seeks an Assistant General Accounting Manager to join its 5-person accounting team supporting 11 Hermès subsidiaries. Reporting to the General Accounting Manager within the Hermès Sellier accounting division, the incumbent will manage a high-volume portfolio of tax declarations, royalty settlements, shareholder distributions, and financial close processes across French and international jurisdictions. The role demands mastery of complex corporate tax filings, VAT compliance, and system reconciliation across a sophisticated IT infrastructure serving a luxury conglomerate exceeding €8 billion in annual revenue.
Role & Responsibilities
- Prepare and supervise tax declarations (French VAT, foreign VAT registration in Italy, intra-EU transfers, goods exchange declarations, service exchange declarations, parafiscal taxes, eco-participation schemes, local business tax, and miscellaneous French taxes)
- Process royalty statements for creative partners and verify fiscal and social compliance
- Prepare shareholder and board member distributions (dividends and attendance fees)
- Support financial close processes including provisions for taxes and royalties, account justifications, and intercompany settlements
- Identify, analyze, and correct data anomalies across accounting and upstream production/distribution systems
- Propose process improvements and contribute to tax and fiscal reporting initiatives
- Serve as primary liaison between accounting teams, auditors, operational controllers, business finance leads, transport and customs teams, legal, creators, and tax authorities
Qualifications
- Master's degree (Bac +5) in accounting or taxation
- Minimum 7 years of experience in audit practice or international group accounting department
- Mastery of accounting standards, corporate taxation, and tax declaration compliance
- Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort with complex data processing and information systems
- SAP FI/CO experience preferred
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and team collaboration abilities
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7 years in audit practice or within an international group's accounting function, with demonstrated expertise in multi-subsidiary tax compliance and high-volume declarative processes.
Education
Master's degree (Bac +5) in accounting, taxation, or related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Le Pré-Saint-Gervais, Île-de-France, France — conveniently close to Paris.
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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