Sephora General Accounting Assistant

About Sephora

Sephora is a leading global selective beauty retailer and a member of the LVMH group. The brand operates a broad multi‑brand and owned‑label portfolio across cosmetics, fragrance and skincare, and is known for an inclusive retail culture, strong product curation and an emphasis on talent development across international markets.

Role & Responsibilities

• Control and post bank statements for all legal entities; prepare bank account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Account for supplier and customer invoices and perform account reconciliations and month‑end account matching (lettreage).
• Process and integrate payroll payment requests and perform payroll data integration (including Luxembourg payroll where applicable).
• Execute month‑end closing procedures: revenue integration, intercompany (INTERCO) reconciliations and postings, inventory entries and impairment adjustments, P&L and balance sheet controls.
• Calculate and record tax provisions (including definitive tax entries) and monthly/quarterly bank fee provisions; prepare documentation for year‑end tax and VAT control files.
• Prepare and control VAT declarations, DEB and other statutory recap reports; support annual VAT control file preparation.
• Support year‑end closing: liaise with auditors and local accounting firms, prepare audit schedules and assist with dividend calculations and payments.
• Record and control specific reimbursements and provisions (e.g., MERCER, FONGECIF) and complete related monthly/quarterly journal entries.
• Identify process improvements, update procedures and contribute to the continuous enhancement of accounting workflows.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s programme in Accounting, Finance or equivalent with eligibility for a 12‑month alternance (work‑study) placement.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines for tax and social contribution filings.
• Proactive mindset with proven ability to propose process improvements and update procedural documentation.
• Autonomous worker who also collaborates effectively within cross‑functional teams.
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables) and comfort learning ERP/accounting systems.

Skills

Experience

Designed for candidates at the beginning of their accounting careers; suitable for students with limited professional accounting experience who are seeking a 12‑month alternance (work‑study) placement.

Education

Enrolled in a higher education programme (Bachelor or Master) in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent, eligible for alternance/work‑study.

Workplace

Culture

Sephora promotes an inclusive, diverse and collaborative workplace where authenticity and creativity are valued. Employees can expect a people‑centric culture with opportunities for professional development and cross‑functional exposure within the LVMH ecosystem.

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