Richemont Accountant
Richemont seeks an Accountant in Seoul to manage month-end close, financial reporting and ledger activities for its Seoul operations.
Overview
Richemont is a leading luxury goods group that manages a portfolio of prestigious maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and fashion. As an international employer it combines artisanal heritage and brand craftsmanship with robust corporate finance functions and cross-border operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manages month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of financial statements.
- Prepares and reviews general ledger reconciliations, journal entries and account analyses.
- Oversees accounts payable and receivable processes and ensures appropriate cut-offs and controls.
- Supports statutory and management reporting in accordance with IFRS and local regulatory requirements.
- Serves as primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors during audits and filings.
- Contributes to budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis to support business decision-making.
- Implements and improves financial controls, processes and ERP accounting procedures to enhance efficiency and compliance.
Qualifications
- Holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification preferred (e.g., CPA, ACCA).
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of IFRS and familiarity with local Korean tax and reporting requirements.
- Exhibits excellent numerical accuracy, analytical ability and attention to internal controls.
- Possesses advanced spreadsheet skills and experience with ERP systems.
Skills
Experience
Requires approximately 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience within a multinational or consumer goods environment, with proven involvement in month-end close, reconciliations and statutory reporting; prior exposure to luxury retail or holding-company structures is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional accounting qualification preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea. There are currently 567 open positions in Seoul on Cerulean, with 9 added recently. Across South Korea, Cerulean lists 693 open roles — 10 of them newly added.
Culture
Richemont blends traditional craftsmanship and strong brand heritage with a rigorous, internationally oriented corporate environment. The workplace values detail, discretion and collaboration across jurisdictions, offering exposure to complex finance processes within the luxury sector.
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.