Sephora Payables Accountant

About Sephora

Sephora is a global prestige beauty leader, renowned for redefining the retail experience through creativity, inclusivity, and expert service. Founded in France and now part of LVMH, the company brings together an exceptional portfolio of beauty brands with a distinctive culture of discovery and innovation. As an employer, Sephora offers a dynamic, customer-centered environment where talent is encouraged to learn, experiment, and grow across retail, digital, merchandising, operations, and corporate functions. Its teams are united by a passion for beauty, entrepreneurship, and belonging, making Sephora a compelling workplace for professionals seeking impact within a fast-moving international brand.

Role & Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor accounts payable ledgers for multiple European subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with accounting, tax, and purchasing regulations
• Review, post, and validate supplier invoices for direct purchasing and capital expenditure, monitoring approval workflows and processing deadlines
• Monitor and resolve supplier disputes in coordination with the Supply Chain team, and oversee supplier account reconciliations and balance clearance activities
• Manage fixed asset accounting by reviewing purchase requisitions, creating asset records in SAP, processing capital expenditure invoices, and coordinating asset capitalization with operational teams
• Monitor asset movements, transfers, and participate in month-end and year-end closing activities including depreciation analysis and reconciliations
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) within the invoice processing cycle and identify improvement opportunities for action plans
• Monitor accruals and provisions with local Controlling teams, and review balances of Accounts Payable-related accounts
• Participate in periodic reviews by External Auditors and Internal Audit teams, ensuring accuracy and quality of financial information
• Analyze supplier accounts and balances, handle supplier requests and follow-ups, and resolve discrepancies in compliance with company procedures
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in the deployment of innovative automation solutions and digital transformation projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (minimum Bac +2/3)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar accounts payable or fixed asset accounting position
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical abilities with a proactive and autonomous mindset
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative team-working ability
• Ability to thrive in changing and evolving environments
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS standards

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of professional experience in accounts payable or fixed asset accounting, ideally within an international organization or multinational group. Demonstrated experience managing supplier invoicing, payment workflows, and capital expenditure processes across multiple entities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (minimum Bac +2/3 from the French education system or equivalent).

Workplace

Culture

Sephora fosters a dynamic, inclusive workplace where creativity, curiosity, and a passion for beauty are encouraged at every level. As an employer, it is distinguished by its focus on empowerment, continuous learning, and a collaborative retail culture that celebrates individuality and client-centric innovation.

About Cerulean

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