Senior Accountant, General Ledger

Position

The Opportunity…

At Moët Hennessy, We Don't Just Create Exceptional Experiences – We Live Them.

For generations, our 27 Maisons, including Dom Pérignon, Veuve Clicquot, and Hennessy, have defined luxury. Now, it's your turn. Imagine a career fueled by passion and creativity, where you redefine what's possible. We seek individuals who thrive in collaborative environments, sharing our love for craftsmanship, elegance, and integrity. We celebrate diversity and the pursuit of excellence.

We're thrilled to announce the opening for Senior Accountant, General Ledger, reporting to Manager, General Ledger. As the Senior Accountant, General Ledger, You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial records and supporting the integrity of the General Ledger. You will be responsible for managing month-end closing, preparing journal entries, and performing balance sheet reconciliations. By collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining strong controls, you will ensure timely and reliable financial reporting. Your contribution will support sound financial management and decision-making across the organization.

This is 12 Months Contract.

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Job responsibilities

How you will contribute…

Overview of the position

The role of a GL accountant involves managing a company's financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing accurate financial data to help guide business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Journal Entries and Reconciliations: Preparing and posting journal entries, as well as preparing and reconciling balance sheets.
• Period Close Activities: Conducting variance analysis, performing period-close activities, and generating related reports. This also involves ensuring timely and smooth monthly account closings and identifying unusual transactions or account movements.
• Ledger Management: Preparing and reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Fixed Assets Management: Managing fixed assets.
• Audit Management: Overseeing financial audits and the preparation of audit reports.
• Project Support: Participating in ad hoc projects, which may include User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
• Change Management: Supporting in-market change management communication and engaging with stakeholders.
• Other GL Matters: Handling various other general ledger-related tasks.

 

Profile

We are looking for unique and amazing talent. Join us if you have…

Experience:

• Over 5-7 years of accounting experience, ideally gained within US or European multinational corporations.
• Preference for candidates with a strong background in General Ledger (GL) and experience in organizations with complex structures and multicultural business environments.

Technical Skills:

• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
• Familiarity with financial accounting standards (IFRS) is preferred.
• Experience with SAP ECC, Excel macros, and Power BI would be an advantage.

Personal Attributes & Soft Skills:

• Highly motivated, demonstrating a strong sense of responsibility and initiative.
• Proven ability to effectively manage diverse stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Strong communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with all levels of staff.
• Possesses a hands-on, meticulous approach to work.
• Adept at working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Capable of efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Educational Background: A university degree in Finance or Accounting is preferred.

Additional information

When you join Moët Hennessy…

• You embark on a career journey with the leaders of luxury wines, champagnes, and spirits, within the prestigious LVMH Group.
• You enter a world of possibility where career development opportunities across our 5 global regions and within the entire LVMH Group are unmatched.
• You join a passionate workforce within our internationally diverse and inclusive teams, exploring the rich heritage of our Maisons and shaping the next chapter of our story
• You discover our essential relationship with our terroirs and the soils that define our products. Through our Living Soils Living Together program, we are committed to regenerating soils, reducing climate impact, and empowering communities for a sustainable future.
• You will share in our passion for hosting, the art of living, and creating products that celebrate life’s most memorable milestones, always experienced through responsible tasting.

Ready for a world of possibilities? Discover Moët Hennessy today!