Assistant Accounting Manager
Join Sephora in Shanghai as an Assistant Accounting Manager. Lead monthly closings, ensure compliance with IFRS and PRC GAAP, and drive team success in a dynamic, inclusive environment.
Overview
Sephora, a leader in the beauty retail industry, is part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton group, a global luxury goods conglomerate. Known for its commitment to diversity and inclusivity, Sephora offers an empowering work environment where employees are encouraged to innovate and grow.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the monthly closing process, ensuring adherence to schedules and conducting pre-closing meetings with accounting team leaders and finance business partners.
- Oversee the preparation and timely submission of monthly statutory reports for all legal entities and branch offices, as well as quarterly financial reports to shareholders.
- Ensure accurate and timely submission of balance sheet data, both actual and forecast, in the group reporting system and complete balance sheet reconciliation.
- Provide flux analysis on balance sheet accounts and indirect cash flow to the group reporting team, and respond to their inquiries.
- Coordinate the review of manual journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Update the Chart of Accounts and Cost Center/Profit Center structures as needed.
- Advise on accounting treatments and standardize booking rules to ensure compliance with IFRS and PRC GAAP.
- Validate vendor and customer data creation and modification.
- Support the formulation of company accounting policies and continuous improvement of accounting processes.
- Coach team members on accounting principles and internal control requirements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a professional qualification such as CPA or ACCA.
- 3+ years of experience in General Ledger accounting, preferably in the retail sector.
- 2+ years of managerial experience.
- Familiarity with PRC and IFRS GAAP practices.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 3 years in General Ledger accounting and 2 years in a managerial role, preferably within the retail industry.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with CPA or ACCA certification preferred.
Benefits
Sephora offers a culture of empowerment, learning, and growth, providing tools, space, and opportunities for innovation and leadership. Employees enjoy a community that embraces authenticity and values diversity.
Culture
Sephora fosters a workplace where authenticity is embraced, and diversity is celebrated. The company promotes a culture of empowerment, continuous learning, and growth, encouraging employees to innovate and lead. The work environment is fulfilling, with a focus on making a difference both in the industry and in the community.