Richemont Accounting Manager
- Seniority
- Manager
- Posted
- Mar 17, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company that owns and manages a portfolio of high-end maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, leather goods and writing instruments. As an employer, Richemont combines heritage craftsmanship with a global, multi-brand operating model, supporting entrepreneurial brand teams while centralising key corporate functions.
Richemont seeks an Accounting Manager in Tokyo to lead month-end close, financial reporting and local accounting for its Japan operations.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead month‑end and year‑end close activities for the Japan entity, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
- Prepare and review consolidated and statutory reporting in accordance with IFRS and Japanese GAAP; coordinate with regional and HQ reporting teams.
- Manage general ledger integrity, reconciliations, fixed assets, intercompany accounting and account analysis.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies; support internal and external audits.
- Collaborate with tax, treasury and commercial teams to support tax filings, cash management and financial forecasting.
- Supervise and develop a small accounting team; act as primary liaison to corporate finance, external auditors and service providers.
- Drive process improvements and system optimisations in accounting workflows and ERP usage.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) preferred.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and Japanese GAAP with demonstrated application in financial reporting.
- Proven track record of managing month‑end close, statutory reporting and audit processes in a multinational environment.
- Experience implementing and maintaining internal controls and supporting external audits.
- Demonstrated people management experience, including coaching and performance management.
Skills
Experience
Typically 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within a multinational corporate, professional services firm or luxury/retail environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or manager-level role responsible for financial close and reporting.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Richemont’s culture combines respect for artisanal craftsmanship with rigorous commercial discipline. The organisation favours collaborative, brand-driven teams within a global matrix, valuing long-term stewardship, discretion and high standards of quality.
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