LVMH General Accountant

About LVMH

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world leader in luxury, unites more than 75 distinguished Maisons across fashion and leather goods, wines and spirits, perfumes and cosmetics, watches and jewelry, and selective retailing. As an employer, the Group offers a uniquely international environment where heritage, creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit meet. It cultivates exceptional talent through mobility, mentoring, and rigorous learning, while empowering teams to shape the future of desirable, sustainable luxury. LVMH seeks individuals who combine excellence with curiosity, aesthetic sensibility with business acumen, and respect for tradition with the courage to innovate.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage vendor accounting workflows including RIB verification, supplier master data maintenance (SAP/SIS-ID), and invoice entry and validation via OSS and SAP
• Track advance payments, expense reports, and travel authorizations; monitor supplier balance schedules and payment terms
• Oversee copyright royalty management (Ivalua/AGESSA/OSS), DAS2 declaration preparation, and digitized invoice processing (EDICOM)
• Maintain fixed asset registers and schedules in SAP; calculate and record depreciation allocations
• Execute monthly and annual financial statement closures including cut-off procedures, period-end accruals, provisions, and general ledger account reconciliations
• Participate in external audits with statutory auditors and prepare synthesis statements
• Prepare and file VAT declarations (EDICOM) and manage routine tax compliance
• Initiate and resolve accounting issues with strong internal control discipline

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent (three years minimum) in accounting, finance, or CPA equivalency (DCG, DSCG, Master CCA)
• Minimum 3 years' professional experience as a General Accountant or Accounts Payable Accountant
• Proven autonomous competency in monthly and annual financial statement closures
• Expert proficiency in SAP; working knowledge of Ivalua, EDICOM, and Qlik is a strong advantage
• Comprehensive knowledge of French VAT, declarative obligations (DAS2, EDICOM), and documentary audit protocols

Skills

Experience

Minimum 3 years' professional experience in a general accounting or accounts payable role, with demonstrated autonomy in closing processes and vendor account management.

Education

Baccalauréat+3 to Baccalauréat+5 qualification in accounting or finance (DCG, DSCG, Master CCA, or equivalent).

Workplace

Culture

LVMH fosters a culture where creativity, craftsmanship, and entrepreneurial spirit come together across an exceptional portfolio of luxury Maisons. As an employer, it offers a dynamic, international environment that values excellence, innovation, and the transmission of savoir-faire while encouraging each talent to contribute to the long-term desirability of its brands.

About Cerulean

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