Richemont Accountant – Retail Finance Back Office & Accounts Receivable
- Location
- Kuala LumpurKuala LumpurMalaysia
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- May 18, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a leading global luxury goods group that manages a portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watches, fashion and accessories. The group operates an international retail network and is known for its emphasis on craftsmanship, heritage brands and high standards in product and client service.
Richemont seeks an Accountant for Retail Finance Back Office & AR in Kuala Lumpur. Manage boutique collections, compliance, and financial reporting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage accounts receivable collections across wholesale and retail channels, ensuring timely clearance and weekly retailer statement preparation
- Oversee boutique sale and collection activities, including resolution of unresolved transactions in SAP, credit card reconciliation via Matchbox, and refund processing
- Prepare monthly closing journals, sales accruals, and reversals; perform clearing of collection and suspense accounts
- Conduct and coordinate cycle and annual stock counts; review stock adjustment requests and in-transit inventory for boutique locations
- Ensure compliance with brand policies, anti-money laundering regulations, and fraud prevention protocols across all retail operations
- Prepare monthly reporting packages including discount analyses, returns, customer deposits, and financial metrics for brand management confirmation
- Execute boutique compliance reviews per retail audit cycles and coordinate training on compliance, AML, and credit card fraud prevention
- Monitor e-invoice submissions for regulatory compliance with IRB requirements and coordinate CRM updates across boutique network
- Act as primary liaison between brand retail operations and boutique management for policy communication and daily operational issue resolution
- Support boutique opening/closing projects, process automation initiatives, and financial year-end closing activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or MICPA)
- Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience
- Strong proficiency in MS Office; experience with accounting software and ERP systems, preferably SAP
- Demonstrated expertise in accounts receivable management and retail finance operations
- Solid analytical and data interpretation capabilities
- Deep understanding of anti-money laundering compliance and fraud risk identification
- Ability to assess complex transactions, identify high-risk areas, and recommend control improvements
Skills
Experience
3-5 years of relevant accounting and finance experience, ideally with exposure to retail or wholesale finance operations, boutique management, or luxury goods sector environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or equivalent, or professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CPA, ICAEW, or MICPA.
Workplace
The role is situated in Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Culture
Richemont fosters a high-performance, detail-oriented culture rooted in craftsmanship and brand stewardship. Teams operate within a collaborative, matrixed international environment where technical rigor and client-centric service are valued.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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