Richemont General Ledger Accountant
- Location
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Posted
- Mar 16, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is a Swiss-based conglomerate housing a portfolio of high-end maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, leather goods and accessories. As an employer it combines heritage craftsmanship with international luxury retail and wholesale operations, offering a structured, matrixed environment that values technical rigor, brand stewardship and cross-border collaboration.
Richemont seeks a General Ledger Accountant in Villars‑sur‑Glâne, Switzerland to lead month‑end close, reconciliations and financial reporting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute month‑end and year‑end general ledger close activities, ensuring timeliness and accuracy of financial statements.
- Prepare and post recurring and non‑recurring journal entries; maintain a complete and auditable paper trail.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations, including intercompany and balance sheet substantiation.
- Support statutory, management and consolidated reporting in accordance with IFRS and local Swiss requirements.
- Investigate and resolve accounting variances and support ad‑hoc financial analyses for business partners.
- Coordinate with tax, treasury and operational teams to ensure proper accounting of VAT, accruals and provisions.
- Facilitate internal and external audits by preparing schedules, explanations and documentation.
- Contribute to process improvements, internal control enhancements and ERP optimisation projects.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent professional qualification.
- Professional accounting certification preferred (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and Swiss accounting practices.
- Strong analytical aptitude with meticulous attention to detail and adherence to internal controls.
- Effective communicator capable of liaising with international stakeholders and audit teams.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–5 years of progressive general ledger or financial accounting experience within a multinational, holding or retail environment; prior exposure to luxury goods, wholesale or multi‑entity group accounting is advantageous.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; professional accounting qualification preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Villars-sur-Glâne, Fribourg, Switzerland, within easy reach of Bern.
Culture
Richemont blends tradition and modernity, fostering an environment where artisanship and commercial excellence coexist. The workplace emphasizes cross‑disciplinary collaboration, high standards of quality and international mobility, with teams that value discretion, precision and long‑term brand stewardship.
About Cerulean
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