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.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivables – Wholesale

Monitor and manage AR collections and ensure timely clearance
Prepare and send weekly statement of accounts to retailers
Prepare month end closing for wholesales AR

Boutique Sale & Collection Monitoring

Monitor and resolve red light (unresolved Boutique Transactions) in SAP system
Verify Boutique daily receivable & collection
Reconcile credit card payment in Matchbox
Prepare and process refunds requested by boutiques
Monitor and verify manual cash memo with system Invoice issued by Boutiques; and update in the manual cash memo file
Verify payments & clearance to Boutiques

Stock Management

Prepare Stock list and conduct cycle / annual stock count
Review Stock Adjustment requests for Boutiques
Review of Boutiques stock in trans

Reporting & Monthly Activities

Perform clearing for all collection & suspense accounts in SAP
Sales completeness check
Monitor and follow up boutique customer’s deposit on advance orders
Prepare monthly customer deposit schedule and confirmation with respective boutique managers
Prepare monthly reports (E.g. discounts, returns, cash & etc.) to Brand Management for confirmation
Prepare month end closing journals (E.g. sales accrual, reversal and etc.

Legal & Compliance

Ensure Brands’ policies and procedures are complied
Ensure Anti-Money Laundering “AML” compliance and requirement is applicable to all cash transactions
Perform Boutique reviews as per retail cycle
Support AR Wholesale & Retail Assistant Accounting Manager on the arrangement & conduct training for retail population on Compliance, AML, credit card frauds, and etc
Liaise with external parties on various matters related to Retail Finance Back Office

Business Partnering

Act as a contact point for Brand Retail in resolving boutique daily operational issues and communicating retail policy and procedures
Collect and prepare statistics for non-compliance issues
Regular Boutique visits

E-invoice Management

Monitor daily submission of e-invoice to ensure compliance with IRB Regulation
Co-ordinate with boutiques to update CRM details and facilitate e-invoice submission

Ad-hoc Activities

Act as a contact point for brand Retail in resolving boutique daily operational issues and communicating retail policy and procedures
Ensure Anti-Money Laundering compliance and requirement is applicable to all cash transactions
Ensure Brands’ policies and procedures are complied
Assist ICS Team to conduct boutique ICS reviews
Participate in other retail control related projects
Projects (Boutique Opening & Closing, Process Automation & Digitalization and etc.)
Financial year-end closing
Other matters

QUALIFICATION:

Possess a recognized Degree in Accountancy or a professional accounting qualification (ACCA/CPA/ICAEW/MICPA)
At least 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
Strong accounting skills and data analytical skills
Have a strong sense of commitment, teamwork and good interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure, fast learner, assess complex business situations/transactions in order to determine high risk areas, susceptibility to fraud, weaknesses, and recommend improvement areas
We’re looking for a proactive, innovative, organized and meticulous talent with “can do” attitude
Proficient in MS Office skills, familiar with accounting software/ERP systems. Knowledge of SAP would be an added advantage

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Accountant - Retail Finance Back Office & AR