Hermès Group Consolidation Accountant

Overview

Hermès International is an iconic French maison renowned for luxury leather goods, silk, ready-to-wear, watches and jewellery. As a global luxury house with an extensive network of subsidiaries, Hermès combines artisanal craftsmanship with rigorous corporate governance and international finance operations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate the Group’s financial statements in compliance with Group accounting policies and applicable standards.
• Manage recurring consolidation cycles (March, May, June, September, November, December) and participate in prospective cycles (3‑year plan, budget, reforecast).
• Own cross-cutting consolidation topics such as lease accounting (IFRS 16), pension obligations and intercompany reconciliations throughout the consolidation cycle.
• Draft and distribute closing instructions and support subsidiaries during the reporting phase; validate and consolidate received reporting packs.
• Produce notes and disclosures for the consolidated financial statements and perform analytical reviews.
• Maintain the relationship with statutory auditors and respond to audit requests relating to consolidated reporting.
• Implement regulatory and accounting standard changes and drive continuous improvement initiatives, including optimisation of the SAP FC consolidation tool.
• Contribute to the preparation of the Universal Registration Document.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (Bac+5) in Accounting, Finance or equivalent (e.g., Master CCA, ESC).
• DSCG or DEC qualification obtained or in progress preferred; position may accommodate a year in‑company for professional accounting training.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in audit, accounting firm or in‑house consolidation department (alternance accepted).
• Professional working proficiency in English.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with consolidation tools (SAP FC preferred).
• High standards of quality and rigor, strong organisational and analytical skills, team orientation and good interpersonal abilities.

Skills

Experience

Minimum three years’ relevant experience in audit, public accounting or a corporate consolidation function, with hands‑on exposure to consolidation cycles, intercompany eliminations and IFRS topics.

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance (Bac+5) such as Master CCA, ESC or equivalent; DSCG or DEC qualification preferred or in progress.

Workplace

Culture

Hermès cultivates a culture that values exceptional craftsmanship, integrity and discretion while operating at global scale. The finance organisation emphasises technical excellence, collaborative problem‑solving and continuous improvement within an international reporting environment.

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