Cartier General Accountant & Internal Control Specialist

About Cartier

Cartier is one of the world’s most revered Maisons of luxury, celebrated for its high jewellery, watchmaking excellence, and enduring Parisian elegance since 1847. As an employer, Cartier offers a refined environment where craftsmanship, creativity, client excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit are cultivated with care. Its teams contribute to a heritage defined by innovation, cultural influence, and exceptional savoir-faire, while benefiting from the global strength and values of the Richemont Group. Cartier seeks individuals who combine aesthetic sensitivity, precision, collaboration, and a commitment to service, inviting them to help shape the future of a Maison synonymous with beauty, rarity, and timeless distinction.

Role & Responsibilities

• Prepare and record accounting entries in compliance with IFRS, Group policies and closing deadlines for multiple legal entities
• Actively participate in monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing processes including balance sheet, P&L, financial statements and disclosures
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger reviews and analytical controls to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial information
• Contribute to the preparation of statutory and management reporting
• Perform first-level internal control reviews across multiple legal entities and identify accounting and operational risks
• Support Finance teams in the application of accounting procedures and internal control standards
• Ensure compliance with Group policies and maintain a robust control environment
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and participate in Finance transformation and standardization initiatives
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits, coordinate auditors' requests and monitor implementation of recommendations
• Review Travel & Entertainment expenses for compliance with Company policies and Maison standards
• Participate in cross-functional Finance projects and contribute to departmental objectives

Qualifications

• Federal Diploma in Finance & Accounting, Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent qualification
• 5 to 10 years of experience in General Accounting within an international or multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of General Accounting, financial closing processes and Internal Control
• Proven experience with monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings
• Experience working with multiple legal entities (strongly preferred)
• Fluent French and good command of English
• Strong knowledge of SAP FI/CO module
• Advanced Excel proficiency

Skills

Experience

5 to 10 years of experience in General Accounting, ideally within an international environment or multinational company. Proven track record with monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings. Experience working with multiple legal entities is a strong asset.

Education

Federal Diploma in Finance & Accounting, Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent qualification.

Workplace

Culture

Cartier fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional craftsmanship, creativity, and respect for its rich heritage as a leading luxury Maison. Employees are encouraged to uphold the highest standards of excellence while contributing to an international, collaborative environment where innovation, elegance, and client-centric service are deeply valued.

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