Accounting Manager

Overview

Richemont is a Swiss-based luxury goods holding company that owns and manages a portfolio of high-end maisons across jewellery, watchmaking, leather goods and writing instruments. As an employer, Richemont combines heritage craftsmanship with a global, multi-brand operating model, supporting entrepreneurial brand teams while centralising key corporate functions.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end and year‑end close activities for the Japan entity, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Prepare and review consolidated and statutory reporting in accordance with IFRS and Japanese GAAP; coordinate with regional and HQ reporting teams.
• Manage general ledger integrity, reconciliations, fixed assets, intercompany accounting and account analysis.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies; support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with tax, treasury and commercial teams to support tax filings, cash management and financial forecasting.
• Supervise and develop a small accounting team; act as primary liaison to corporate finance, external auditors and service providers.
• Drive process improvements and system optimisations in accounting workflows and ERP usage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Japanese GAAP with demonstrated application in financial reporting.
• Proven track record of managing month‑end close, statutory reporting and audit processes in a multinational environment.
• Experience implementing and maintaining internal controls and supporting external audits.
• Demonstrated people management experience, including coaching and performance management.

Skills

Experience

Typically 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within a multinational corporate, professional services firm or luxury/retail environment, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or manager-level role responsible for financial close and reporting.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA or equivalent) preferred.

Culture

Richemont’s culture combines respect for artisanal craftsmanship with rigorous commercial discipline. The organisation favours collaborative, brand-driven teams within a global matrix, valuing long-term stewardship, discretion and high standards of quality.