Louis Vuitton Accounting Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
About Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a global leader in luxury fashion and leather goods, operating as a flagship maison within the LVMH group. The brand is recognised for exceptional craftsmanship, exacting quality standards and an international, cross-functional organisation that blends traditional savoir-faire with rigorous corporate governance.
Louis Vuitton — Accounting Manager in Tokyo. Lead general accounting, month‑end close, reporting and internal controls for Louis Vuitton Japan.
Role & Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of general accounting, month‑end/quarter‑end/year‑end close and financial reporting for Louis Vuitton Japan KK and one consolidated group entity, ensuring accuracy and timeliness to management and headquarters.
- Maintain and update the accounting system and ledgers, including the chart of accounts, accounting policies, procedures and control workflows.
- Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and group guidelines; support preparation of tax returns and ensure appropriate accounting treatment and controls for tax matters.
- Strengthen and maintain internal control frameworks; support internal control reviews and complete group internal control reporting requirements.
- Supervise asset reconciliations and inventory discrepancy analysis to preserve integrity of reported balances.
- Provide documentation and information to internal and external auditors and tax authorities; coordinate audit and tax review activities.
- Develop and maintain Business Continuity processes for accounting responsibilities and lead ad‑hoc projects related to accounting flows, rules and systems.
- Prepare monthly journal entries and related accounting deliverables.
- Coach, develop and manage a small accounting team (approximately 3 members).
Qualifications
- University degree in Economics, Finance or Business; CPA qualification preferable.
- Minimum 5 years' accounting experience in a multinational company or Big Four environment.
- Demonstrable knowledge of IFRS and JGAAP and hands‑on experience with accounting procedures in a business environment.
- Fluent Japanese (JLPT N1) and business‑level English (reading, writing and speaking).
- Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills; proven ability to build effective cross‑functional relationships.
- Capacity to prioritise multiple projects, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a multinational corporate environment or a Big Four firm, with direct exposure to statutory reporting, tax support and internal control processes.
Education
University degree in Economics, Finance or Business; CPA preferable.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Louis Vuitton combines the heritage and craftsmanship of a historic maison with the operational rigour of a global luxury group. The workplace is international and collaborative, with high standards for quality, governance and professional development under the broader LVMH corporate framework.
About Cerulean
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