Senior Accountant at Richemont | Tokyo | Rezi

Senior Accountant at Richemont

Senior Accountant

Richemont · Tokyo

1 months ago

Senior Accountant

Richemont · Tokyo

a month ago
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About the Role

This position manages retail AR accounting, retail projects, and BTQ monitoring, leading BTQ operations to align with group policies and compliance. The role requires collaboration with various teams and acting as a business partner for BTQ operations with a compliance mindset and problem-solving attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Perform accounts receivable reconciliations.
  • Process cash applications and investigate outstanding items.
  • Manage department store sales and payment reconciliation.
  • Process customer refunds.
  • Review department store commissions and deductions.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
  • Respond to inquiries from boutiques and stakeholders.
  • Participate in process improvement initiatives.
  • Assist with internal and external audits.
  • Implement group rules and guidelines for BTQs.
  • Prepare operations manuals for BTQs.
  • Support new BTQ openings (e.g., credit card terminal setup, VAT-free application, staff training).
  • Support new business and process developments and scheme implementation.
  • Introduce new payment solutions to BTQs.
  • Implement paperless processes and digitalization initiatives.
  • Drive process simplification and productivity improvements.
  • Manage system integration and upgrades.
  • Act as the local project lead for global projects.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of accounting and/or controlling experience.
  • Retail experience is a strong plus.
  • Proficiency in Excel and financial systems, with the ability to adapt quickly to new environments.
  • Ability to navigate organizational dynamics and manage interpersonal/organizational relationships effectively within a matrix structure.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Proactive and solution-oriented approach
  • Delivering timely and high-quality results
  • Strong team player with excellent relationship-building skills
  • General accounting skills and knowledge
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in both English and Japanese
  • Experience with SAP / Oracle systems is preferred
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Structured, result-oriented, with strong decision-making abilities
  • Collaborative mindset and behavior
  • Positive attitude that motivates team members
  • Passionate and meticulous approach to work

Experience Level

  • Accountant to Assistant Manager (depending on experience and seniority)

Education Level

  • Nissho Boki Level 2 or higher is a plus

Benefits

  • Internal mobility is one of the best growth accelerators to develop within Richemont and our Maisons.
  • Encouragement to be curious, drive career, and dream big.

About the Company

  • Richemont is one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, with Houses specializing in jewelry, watches, and high-end accessories.
  • Each Maison embodies a tradition of style, quality, and craftsmanship.
  • Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of its Houses.
  • The company is committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of its Houses through permanent creativity.