Richemont GL & VAT Accountant
Richemont — GL & VAT Accountant in Meyrin, Switzerland. Manage general ledger, month‑end close and VAT compliance.
Overview
Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods group that manages a portfolio of haute horlogerie, jewellery and leather goods maisons. As an international employer, Richemont offers finance and corporate functions that support artisanal brands worldwide, combining rigorous financial governance with a focus on long-term brand stewardship and craftsmanship.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and prepare accurate month‑end and year‑end journal entries.
- Execute and oversee VAT accounting processes, prepare VAT returns and ensure timely compliance with Swiss and cross‑border VAT requirements.
- Perform account reconciliations, variance analysis and balance sheet reviews to support statutory and management reporting.
- Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor queries and ensuring documentation is audit‑ready.
- Collaborate with tax, treasury and operations teams to resolve transaction tax treatments, intercompany allocations and VAT recovery issues.
- Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies; propose process improvements to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.
- Prepare VAT and GL reports for management and assist in the implementation of updates to accounting systems and tax processes.
- Resolve queries from business units and liaise with tax authorities or external advisors as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) preferred.
- Minimum 3 years’ practical experience in general ledger accounting with demonstrable VAT exposure.
- Strong knowledge of VAT rules and filing requirements, ideally with experience in Swiss and cross‑border VAT matters.
- Solid understanding of accounting standards (IFRS) and month‑end close procedures.
- High attention to detail, strong analytical aptitude and proven ability to work under month‑end deadlines.
Skills
Experience
At least 3 years of hands‑on experience in financial accounting with specific responsibility for GL maintenance and VAT compliance, preferably within a multinational or luxury goods environment.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional accounting certification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA or equivalent) is advantageous.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Meyrin, Geneva, Switzerland, with easy access to Geneva. 59 luxury roles are listed in Meyrin on Cerulean, 2 posted in the last 48 hours. Across the Geneva region, Cerulean lists 457 open positions — 17 listed in the past two days. Cerulean currently advertises 742 open roles in Switzerland, including 27 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Richemont’s corporate environment blends rigorous financial discipline with support for heritage craftsmanship across its maisons. Teams are typically international, collaborative and oriented toward long‑term brand value, with strong emphasis on governance, quality and professional development.
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