Finance & Accounting Manager

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.
YOUR MISSION:
The Finance & Accounting Manager at Vhernier is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting both at Group and Statutory level, compliant with both local and international regulatory, in line with accounting standards and fiscal principles, and supported by effective internal controls. This role will coordinate the accounting team through financial insights, operational guidance and internal audit view. He/She ensures financial integrity by providing accurate, timely actuals, and insightful financial information to the CFO for the purpose of Group and local management reporting, driving continuous improvement in financial processes to support the company's strategic objectives and sustainable growth, introducing best practices. This role includes enforcing accounting policies, coordinating audit efforts, and checking general ledger integrity. He / She plays a critical role in analyzing data to forecast financial trends and adhering to regulatory requirements. This role will lead the corporate financial reporting, manage consolidation processes, and ensure compliance with internal controls and Group requirements.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
Reporting & Monitoring
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, ensuring alignment with both IFRS standards and Local GAAP standards, aligned with Group procedures and policies.
- Supervise all accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Develop and implement internal controls and financial procedures.
- Collaborate with the CFO and the accounting team to align accounting goals with business strategy and develop scalable accounting strategies across departments and regions.
Fiscal & Administrative Management
- Supporting the accounting team, ensuring compliance with all local and international tax regulations and reporting requirements.
- Supporting the accounting team, oversee the preparation and submission of tax declarations (e.g., VAT, corporate income tax) and other fiscal obligations, customs
obligations, Banca d’Italia rules.
- Manage and optimize administrative financial processes, including cash flow management, intercompany transactions (and related monthly reconciliations) and treasury management.
- Supporting the accounting team, liaising with external auditors, tax advisors, and relevant authorities on tax and administrative finance matters.
- Monitor changes in tax legislation and administrative financial best practices, advising management on potential impacts and opportunities.
- Leverage on advanced knowledge of the SAP accounting system to manage financial transactions, generate reports, and ensure data integrity.
CFO Business Partnering
- Support the CFO on the accounting and compliance audit on a continuous basis, by providing actionable insights and recommendations.
- Assist the CFO in the compliance activities required by the Company external stakeholders in charge of the Company control (Group Accounting, Group Internal audit, internal audit, external audit, 231 OdV) - Support discussions for strategic projects with accounting / financial insights and hoc analyses.
Team Leadership & Development
- Mentor junior finance team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Drive best practices in accounting processes and analytical tools.
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
- Master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Economics.
- Minimum 5-10 years of experience in financial controlling with strong accounting expertise, ideally within the luxury, retail, or manufacturing sector.
- Master knowledge of IFRS standards and Italian GAAP in general and consolidation accounting principles.
- Strong knowledge of local (Italian) and international tax regulations and compliance procedures.
- Proven experience in managing administrative financial processes and internal controls.
- Good knowledge of an ERP tool (SAP S4 is a plus), financial systems (Power BI, Locker or another business analytics tool is a plus), and advanced Excel skills.
- Traveling to Valenza’s site on weekly basis.
- Ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders.
- Proactive, results-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Fluency in English and Italian (knowledge of French is a plus).
CCNL Commercio
Salary Range 55K – 65K€
8 EUR Ticket for each worked day
Welfare
The final remuneration will be determined based on objective and gender-neutral criteria including candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with applicable pay transparency and pay equity requirements.
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