Moët Hennessy Accounts Payable Accountant

About Moët Hennessy

Moët Hennessy, the wines and spirits division of LVMH, brings together some of the world’s most storied maisons, uniting centuries of craftsmanship with a distinctly contemporary spirit. As an employer, it offers an international environment where heritage, excellence, creativity, and responsible innovation shape every profession, from vineyards and cellars to marketing, distribution, finance, and hospitality. The group values talent capable of honoring exceptional savoir-faire while anticipating the expectations of discerning consumers worldwide. Through its global reach, entrepreneurial culture, and commitment to sustainability, Moët Hennessy provides careers defined by prestige, purpose, and the pursuit of enduring luxury.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage and execute accounts payable activities for the assigned country, ensuring service delivery meets agreed KPIs and SLAs.
• Process vendor, FTT and intercompany invoices, as well as travel and expense claims, validating them in accordance with company policies.
• Guide internal stakeholders on invoice submission and accounts payable requirements.
• Perform month-end closing activities, including accruals, provisions and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and process payment runs in accordance with payment terms and cash control procedures.
• Handle vendor inquiries and resolve payment issues professionally and promptly.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and explanations.
• Contribute to digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, including defining requirements, assessing change impacts and participating in user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Analyze payment trends, monitor aged payables and prepare ad hoc reports to support business decisions and highlight potential issues.
• Ensure accounts payable transactions comply with tax regulations, including VAT, withholding tax and statutory reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in written and spoken Japanese is required to liaise effectively with Japanese-speaking stakeholders and review documentation in Japanese.
• Relevant finance and accounting experience in organizations of significant scale and complexity, and in multicultural business environments, is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of accounts payable experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and apply analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Prior hands-on experience with ERP systems is preferred, such as SAP B1 and/or SAP ECC.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 2 years of accounts payable experience preferred; relevant finance and accounting experience in organizations of significant scale and complexity and multicultural business environments preferred.

Benefits

Career development opportunities across five global regions and within the LVMH Group.

Culture

Moët Hennessy offers a workplace culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and the art of hospitality, where employees contribute to some of the world’s most prestigious wines and spirits Maisons. The environment combines international collaboration with a strong commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation, encouraging teams to preserve tradition while shaping the future of luxury experiences.

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