Richemont Senior Accountant
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- High Jewelry
- Posted
- Jun 30, 2026
About Richemont
Richemont is one of the world’s foremost luxury groups, stewarding a distinguished portfolio of maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, fashion and accessories, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Montblanc. As an employer, it combines the heritage of artisanal excellence with a forward-looking culture shaped by innovation, client-centricity and responsible business. Its global teams operate in an environment that values craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and collaboration, offering opportunities to grow within iconic maisons and group functions alike. Richemont attracts professionals who aspire to contribute to enduring luxury, preserving rare savoir-faire while helping define the future of high craftsmanship.
Senior Accountant at Richemont, Tokyo: manage retail AR, boutique accounting, and finance projects for luxury jewelry and watches portfolio.
Role & Responsibilities
- Perform accounts receivable reconciliations and process cash applications for retail boutiques and department stores
- Investigate outstanding items and manage customer refunds
- Review and reconcile department store commissions, deductions, and sales payments
- Lead month-end and year-end closing activities and support internal and external audits
- Implement group financial rules, guidelines, and operations manuals for boutique locations
- Support new boutique openings including credit card terminal setup, VAT-free application processing, and staff training
- Introduce new payment solutions and lead digitalization initiatives to improve operational efficiency
- Drive process simplification, productivity improvements, and system integration projects
- Act as the local project lead for global accounting and operational initiatives
- Respond to financial inquiries from boutiques and stakeholders; provide advisory support to retail operations
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of accounting and/or controlling experience
- Retail accounting experience is highly desirable
- Strong proficiency in Excel and financial systems (SAP or Oracle experience preferred)
- Nissho Boki Level 2 or higher certification is a plus
- Fluent verbal and written communication in both English and Japanese
- Advanced organizational and time management capabilities
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within matrix organizational structures
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5 years of accounting or controlling experience, with retail accounting exposure strongly preferred. Candidates should demonstrate hands-on expertise in accounts receivable management, financial reconciliations, and process improvement within a retail or luxury goods environment.
Education
No specific educational credentials are explicitly required, though foundational accounting qualifications are assumed. Nissho Boki Level 2 certification or equivalent accounting credentials are advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Culture
Richemont fosters a refined, international workplace where its Maisons preserve exceptional craftsmanship while benefiting from the strength and perspective of a global luxury group. As an employer, it values long-term stewardship, collaboration, innovation, and the development of talent within an environment shaped by heritage, creativity, and high standards.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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