Offers “Richemont”

Expires soon Richemont

VIE - Business Controller - Dubai

  • Internship
  • Dubai, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
  • Accounting / Management control

Job description



  

The story of Cartier is founded on audacity and passion. For more than 170 years we have embraced a bold, pioneering spirit that continues to inspire our teams across all Métiers from our boutiques to our workshops and corporate offices. Our 7,500+ colleagues of 90 nationalities are united by a shared independent spirit and commitment to excellence, striving to continuously enrich our Maison’s heritage by pushing the boundaries of creativity. 

MAIN PURPOSE

The VIE Business Controller will support Cartier Regional FP&A Manager and the Business Controllers of Cartier MEIA entities with all financial matters related to the Maison’s activity in the region, in line with Richemont Group accounting and reporting standards.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of Cartier Regional FP&A Manager, the main responsibilities of the VIE Business Controller are:

 

Business Partner

·  Works closely with the Brand teams in order to provide clarity on all financial matters and therefore facilitate appropriate decision making.
·  Contributes to the development of a financial / internal control culture within the Brand.

Month-end Closing and Reporting

·  Works efficiently with the Accounting team, ensuring that all relevant accounting entries are booked properly, in line with IFRS and Group standards.
·  Calculates accruals compliant with standard accounting rules (IFRS/Group), and liaise with Accounting Team so that all required entries are booked in a timely manner.
·  Analyses gross margin and discount levels, and reports any deviation with Brands targets.
·  Reviews inventories (including ageing and determination of relevant provisions) and coordinate with the brand so that any potential issue is timely addressed.

Calculates boutiques commission

·  Delivers timely and accurate monthly reports to the brands (sales reports, detailed P&Ls, Capex monitoring, scorecards, ad hoc analysis)
·  Follows up main brand costs (communication, selling costs).
·  Ensures correct and timely completion of Group Management Reporting.
·  Develops new follow-ups

Budgeting

·  Works on brands’ budget processes including timely preparation, analysis and submission of Budgets and Latest Estimates in the Group’s financial reporting systems, in line with Brands and Group requirements and standards.

Internal Control

·  Participates in the implementation and monitoring of Swiss SOX within the subsidiary.
·  Contributes to the formalization or continuous improvement of standard operating procedures and processes.

Other / adhoc requests

·  Assists the brand with any specific analysis required from time to time.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

·  Relevant University degree is required
·  1-2 years of previous experience in Finance, Accounting department.
·  Experienced in reporting, budgeting and/or controlling processes
·  Excellent organization and time management skills
·  Good communication skills and ability to build relations with others
·  Very good knowledge of the MS Office package, especially Excel and PowerPoint

 

Eligibility to the VIE Program

·  Candidates between 18 and 28 years old
·  Nationals of Member States of the European Economic Area (EAA), who have fulfilled their national service obligations

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