Head of Accounting

Overview

Richemont is a leading global luxury goods group managing a portfolio of prestigious maisons across jewellery, watches, leather goods and specialised luxury houses. The group is recognised for its emphasis on craftsmanship, heritage brands and international retail networks, offering a structured corporate environment with strong finance and governance disciplines.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all accounting operations for the Singapore entity, ensuring timely and accurate month‑end close and statutory financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS / SFRS) and Singapore statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules for local statutory reporting and group consolidation.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors and regulatory authorities during audits, tax filings and compliance reviews.
• Develop, maintain and enhance internal control frameworks and accounting policies to safeguard assets and ensure reliable financial reporting.
• Partner with regional finance and treasury teams to support cash management, intercompany reconciliations and balance sheet integrity.
• Drive process improvements, automation and accounting best practices across transactional accounting and reporting workflows.
• Coach, develop and manage the local accounting team, promoting technical excellence and continuous development.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CA, CPA, ACCA) strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of IFRS and Singapore Financial Reporting Standards (SFRS).
• Solid understanding of Singapore corporate tax and GST compliance obligations.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and maintain robust internal controls and accounting policies.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising to external auditors and group finance.

Skills

Experience

Minimum of eight years of progressive accounting experience, including several years in a supervisory or managerial role within a multinational corporate environment; prior exposure to luxury retail, consumer goods or multi‑entity group reporting is highly desirable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; professional accounting certification (CA/CPA/ACCA) preferred.

Culture

Richemont combines the entrepreneurial spirit of its maisons with rigorous corporate governance and professional development opportunities. The workplace values craftsmanship, cross‑functional collaboration and international mobility, offering a structured environment for finance professionals who value technical excellence and heritage brands.