Richemont Accounts Receivable (AR) Accountant

Location
Seniority Mid-Level
Department Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
Industry Fine Watches & Horology
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Richemont seeks an AR Accountant in Seoul to manage invoicing, collections and receivables reconciliation; Korean and English required.

Overview

Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods group that manages a portfolio of prestigious maisons across watches, jewellery and high-end accessories. The organisation operates globally with a strong emphasis on heritage craftsmanship, brand stewardship and rigorous financial governance. As an employer, Richemont offers a multinational, matrixed environment with opportunities to work across markets and develop technical and commercial expertise within the luxury sector.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, cash application and account reconciliations for assigned customers and entities.
  • Drive collections and credit-control activities to minimise aged debt; prepare and follow up on dunning, payment plans and escalations.
  • Investigate and resolve customer disputes, short payments and billing discrepancies in partnership with Sales, Customer Service and Operations.
  • Prepare accurate month‑end AR schedules, aged receivables reports and KPIs; support the close process and provide balance-sheet substantiation.
  • Process credit notes, write-offs and adjustments in accordance with internal controls and group policies; ensure compliance with local tax and regulatory requirements.
  • Liaise with treasury for cash forecasting and cash application; collaborate with internal and external auditors on AR-related queries.
  • Identify process inefficiencies and propose improvements or automation opportunities to enhance collections and reduce DSO.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA or local equivalent) preferred.
  • Strong numerical aptitude, meticulous attention to detail and proven ability to manage competing priorities under month‑end deadlines.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective stakeholder engagement with internal teams and external clients.
  • Fluent Korean with professional working proficiency in English for reporting and cross‑border coordination.

Skills

SAP (FI-AR) or equivalent ERP experience Microsoft Excel (advanced — pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis) Microsoft Outlook AR reconciliation and cash application Credit-control and collections management Month-end close and AR reporting Knowledge of IFRS and local invoicing/tax requirements

Experience

Typically 2–5 years of hands-on accounts receivable experience within a corporate or multinational environment; prior experience in luxury goods, retail or wholesale finance and working with ERP systems is strongly desirable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional accounting certification preferred but not mandatory.

Workplace

This position is based in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea. Cerulean lists 586 open roles in Seoul, including 13 posted recently. In South Korea as a whole, Cerulean currently features 720 open positions, with 17 posted this week.

Culture

Richemont’s culture balances respect for artisanal craft with rigorous commercial discipline; teams are collaborative, internationally diverse and focused on long‑term brand value. The organisation values integrity, technical excellence and continuous professional development within a premium luxury ecosystem.

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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