- Location
- Cologne North Rhine-Westphalia Germany
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About Rimowa
Founded in Cologne in 1898, Rimowa stands as a benchmark of modern luxury travel, renowned for its iconic grooved aluminum suitcases and uncompromising German engineering. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage craftsmanship, industrial precision, design innovation, and elevated client experience converge. Part of the LVMH Group, Rimowa provides opportunities across product development, manufacturing, retail, digital, marketing, and corporate functions within an international culture shaped by excellence and forward movement. The brand seeks individuals who value quality, creativity, resilience, and meticulous execution, inviting them to contribute to objects designed not merely to accompany journeys, but to define them.
RIMOWA is seeking a full-time Accounts Payable Accountant for its head office in Cologne, starting immediately. The position is fixed-term for two years and covers invoice and travel-expense processing, payment runs, account reconciliation, financial statement support and process automation.
Role & Responsibilities
- Code and post incoming invoices.
- Review and post travel expenses.
- Prepare and execute payment runs.
- Maintain vendor master data.
- Clarify and reconcile accounts.
- Handle incoming inquiries from vendors and internal departments.
- Prepare and support the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
- Contribute to process improvement and automation.
Qualifications
- Completed commercial vocational training or training as a tax clerk.
- Professional experience in accounts payable management, from setting up master data through clearing open items, is preferred.
- Good knowledge of relevant VAT regulations.
- Able to work independently and in a structured manner.
- Hands-on mentality.
- Commitment and flexibility.
- Confident user of MS Office, especially Excel.
- SAP knowledge is an advantage.
- Fluent German and good English.
Skills
Experience
Professional experience in accounts payable management is preferred.
Education
Completed commercial vocational training or training as a tax clerk.
Workplace
The role is situated in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.
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Benefits
30 days of paid annual leave; flexible working hours; Corporate Benefits and a 30% discount on the RIMOWA range; occupational pension provision with a substantial employer contribution or other capital-forming benefits; a canteen serving freshly prepared, affordably priced lunches; subsidized Urban Sports Club membership, Deutschlandticket and JobRad; an international working environment and development opportunities within LVMH.
Culture
Rimowa fosters a workplace culture rooted in German engineering, precision craftsmanship, and a forward-looking spirit of innovation. As a global luxury house, it values collaboration, attention to detail, and entrepreneurial thinking, offering teams an environment where heritage and modern design come together to shape exceptional travel experiences.
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