- Location
- Paris Île-de-France France
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
About Longchamp
Longchamp is a family-owned French leather goods house. Jean Cassegrain founded it in Paris in 1948, making leather-covered pipes before the house turned to luggage and handbags. Its collections also include shoes and ready-to-wear.
Longchamp is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant, Holdings to reinforce the team during ongoing projects and a department reorganization. Reporting to the Director of Holding Accounting, the role covers the Group holding company’s general ledger, tax declarations, intercompany activity, treasury transactions, accounting closes and reporting. Permanent, full-time position.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain the general ledger for the Group holding company.
- Prepare tax declarations, including VAT, DES and CVAE.
- Prepare and monitor intercompany recharges and external invoicing.
- Monitor intercompany accounts and contribute to preparation of the consolidation package.
- Monitor fixed assets, primarily financial and real estate assets.
- Review and approve bank reconciliations, and record daily treasury transactions, including foreign-currency accounts, UCITS, swaps and cash pooling accounts.
- Prepare and execute payments in the accounting software.
- Prepare quarterly and annual accounting close processes.
- Contribute to preparation of the tax package and its appendices.
- Contribute to reporting.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
- Good command of SAP (FI and CO) and Excel.
- Knowledge of accounting for an active holding company.
- Able to work independently through preparation of accounting closes.
- Organized, with a strong sense of initiative.
- Proficient in preparing taxable income.
- Communication and management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability.
- Strong work ethic and flexibility.
- Experience using tax software such as ETAFI is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years in a similar role.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Explore jobs in Île-de-France or in France.
Culture
Leatherworkers learn their trade in the house’s workshops. At Segré, craftspeople also repair bags, while in boutiques and department-store concessions sales advisers help clients choose among materials, sizes and finishes.
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