Richemont Head of Accounting

Overview

Richemont is a leading global luxury goods group managing a portfolio of prestigious maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and specialised luxury houses. The group is recognised for its emphasis on craftsmanship, heritage brands and international retail networks, offering a structured corporate environment with strong finance and governance disciplines.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting operations for the Singapore entity, ensuring timely and accurate month‑end close and statutory financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS / SFRS) and Singapore statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules for local statutory reporting and group consolidation.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities during audits, tax filings and compliance reviews.
• Develop, maintain and enhance internal control frameworks and accounting policies to safeguard assets and ensure reliable financial reporting.
• Partner with regional finance and treasury teams to support cash management, intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet integrity.
• Drive process improvements, automation and accounting best practices across transactional accounting and reporting workflows.
• Coach, develop and manage the local accounting team, promoting technical excellence and continuous development.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Solid understanding of Singapore corporate tax and GST compliance obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising to external auditors and group finance.

Skills

Experience

Minimum of eight years of progressive accounting experience, including several years in a supervisory or managerial role within a multinational corporate environment; prior exposure to luxury retail, consumer goods or multi‑entity group reporting is highly desirable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; professional accounting certification (CA/CPA/ACCA) preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Richemont combines the entrepreneurial spirit of its maisons with rigorous corporate governance and professional development opportunities. The workplace values craftsmanship, cross‑functional collaboration and international mobility, offering a structured environment for finance professionals who value technical excellence and heritage brands.

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.