Accounts Payable Accountant — Retail

Overview

Swatch Group is the world’s leading finished watch manufacturer, encompassing a portfolio of distinguished brands across every price segment — from Swatch and Tissot to Omega, Longines and Breguet. The Group combines traditional watchmaking craftsmanship with advanced nanomechanical and electronic technologies and maintains an extensive international retail and multi-brand distribution network. The French subsidiary operates within this global framework, supporting brand operations and retail activities in France.

Role & Responsibilities

• Process and code supplier invoices for the retail network, ensuring timely and accurate posting in the ERP system.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation, escalating and resolving discrepancies with stores and suppliers.
• Prepare and execute supplier payments according to payment terms and internal controls; manage payment runs.
• Perform regular supplier reconciliations and maintain supplier master data integrity.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities related to payables, including accruals and reporting.
• Respond to supplier queries and liaise with retail store managers to resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, VAT rules and local regulatory requirements; support audits when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Minimum 2–4 years’ professional experience in accounts payable, preferably within retail or multi‑site operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, invoice matching, reconciliations and month‑end routines.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate supplier master data and to enforce internal controls.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Skills

Experience

2–4 years in accounts payable or general accounting, ideally within a retail environment or a multi‑brand organisation; experience with SAP or comparable ERP systems is preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Licence/Bachelor) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent.

Culture

The Swatch Group combines a heritage of precise craftsmanship with a culture of technical innovation and international collaboration. Teams operate in a structured, quality‑driven environment that values operational excellence, attention to detail and cross‑functional cooperation between retail, finance and brand teams.