Financial Accountant (FTC)

LVMH Group; Australia; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly Pay + Super

Life Insurance

Health & wellbeing programs

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Sephora, part of the LVMH Group, seeks a Financial Accountant ANZ to manage end-to-end accounting for Australia and New Zealand. You will oversee GL maintenance, balance sheet management, and statutory reporting for the ANZ operations.

The role requires CA/CPA qualifications, 5+ years in accounting within retail or multi-site environments, and strong Excel/SAP proficiency. You will report to the Finance & Business Controlling Manager ANZ and support budgeting, forecasting, and compliance

Qualifications

• CA or CPA qualified; tertiary qualification in Commerce/Finance/Economics or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting/finance experience in retail, FMCG or multi-site environment.
• Advanced Excel skills and SAP experience; ability to analyse large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close, journal review and balance sheet reconciliations for ANZ.
• Manage tax/compliance tasks including BAS and GST returns.
• Support internal and external audits with timely schedules and documentation.
• Collaborate with Shared Services on GL, AP and AR processes for accurate close.

Skills

Technical accounting

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Commerce/Finance degree

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Sephora, we stand together and we stand for something more since 1969. For empowerment, for exploration, for the opportunity to impact people's lives through the unlimited power of beauty.

As part of the LVMH family, Sephora's excellence, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit have made us the world's leading beauty retailer growing twice faster than the market. Across Australia and New Zealand, we have circa 37 stores, a growing online platform and we plan to grow this year on year. Not only do we have stores we also have a head office based in Sydney CBD. Sephora has a diverse number of roles to offer.

Sparked by energy and excitement, our passion is contagious. So, if you are ready to make your mark at a leading global retailer and belong to something beautiful, join us and reimagine your future, with Sephora.

While at Sephora, you'll enjoy...

• Opportunities for personal development here in Australia and New Zealand
• Opportunities across our global group of high-end luxury brands
• Gifted products throughout the year along with store discounts of up to 45% off
• Paid Parental Leave, Birthday Leave & Personal Leave
• Health and well-being initiatives including: Discounted Gym memberships & 24/7 Mental Health well-being programs
• Life Insurance
• Fortnightly Pay+ Super

The Opportunity:

As Sephora's Financial Accountant, you will oversee the end-to-end accounting functions, including the maintenance of the General Ledger for the Company’s ANZ operations, balance sheet management process as well as other statutory reporting requirements.

You’ll shine here if you enjoy…

Reporting

• Support accurate and timely month-end reporting across Sephora ANZ, including journal review, general ledger activity, accruals, prepayments and other accounting adjustments.
• Review financial information, balance sheet reconciliations and monthly P&L results to ensure completeness, accuracy and data integrity.
• Identify unusual transactions, coding issues, variances, risks and areas requiring further investigation or adjustment.
• Prepare analysis, insights and supporting information for local, regional and global reporting, forecasting, working capital and cash flow requirements.

Tax & Compliance

• Prepare Australian BAS and New Zealand GST returns, including reconciliations, supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support broader corporate tax and compliance requirements across ANZ, working with internal stakeholders, Shared Services and external advisors as required.

Audit

• Support external, Group and internal audit requirements across Sephora ANZ.
• Prepare audit schedules, PBC documentation, reconciliations and responses to audit queries in line with agreed timelines.

Vendor, Shared Services & Balance Sheet Management

• Partner with the Regional Shared Service Centre across General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes to support accurate month-end close and issue resolution.
• Review balance sheet accounts, reconciling items and transaction coding to ensure expenditure is recorded accurately and in the correct reporting period.

Cost control

• Support financial control, reporting and analysis across below-margin operating expenses, including corporate costs, marketing, shrinkage and visual merchandising.
• Analyse expenditure, variances, cost trends, cash flow forecasts and capital expenditure against approved budgets and forecasts.

Budgeting and forecasting

• Provide historical data, financial analysis and supporting information to assist with forecasting and actual versus budget/forecast reviews.
• Partner with key stakeholders, including Marketing, Human Resources and Retail Operations, to investigate material variances and support informed decision-making.

Reporting Line

• The Financial Accountant will report directly to the Finance & Business Controlling Manager ANZ.

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• CA or CPA qualified, with tertiary qualifications in Commerce, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years' relevant accounting and finance experience (Retail, FMCG or another high-volume multi-site environment highly desirable).
• Strong technical accounting experience across month-end close, general ledger review, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, financial reporting, financial controls and audits.
• Exposure to BAS, GST, CAPEX, fixed asset accounting and audit PBC preparation is highly regarded.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and SAP experience, with the ability to analyse, reconcile and validate large financial data sets.
• Strong attention to detail, sound financial judgement and a commitment to accuracy, data integrity and continuous improvement.
• Proactive, organised and comfortable managing competing month-end, reporting, tax and audit deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with local teams, regional Shared Services, external auditors and other stakeholders.

You can unleash your creativity, because we've got disruptive spirit. You can learn and evolve, because we empower you to be your best. You can be yourself, because you are what sets us apart. This, is the future of beauty. Reimagine your future, at Sephora.

Sephora is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace for all. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, advancement, or other employment practices. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.

Sephora’s stores offer passionate beauty fans across the world a privileged freedom to touch and test products since 1969.

The House provides a superior selection of quality products and always keeps pace with the latest trends.

The house is built upon the exceptional talents of its beauty professionals who create a perfect environment for adventurous clients who want to experiment and learn.

With the innovative range of products in the Sephora Collection, its distinctive stores and bold commitment to new ideas, the House is always able to surprise and delight its clients.

At every touch point with its clients, in store and online, Sephora provides an unconventional approach which has made it the most loved beauty community in the world.

Crafting Dreams Starts With Yours

At LVMH, people make the difference in the art of crafting dreams. Our people fuel our dynamic, entrepreneurial culture. We value collective ambitions, encouraging our talents to push boundaries and champion a curious, audacious state of mind. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in nurturing every individual with a growth mindset and development opportunities, consistently empowering them to reach their full potential. We are actively committed to positive impact through an inclusive environment that supports and gives back to our talented community. Join us at LVMH, where your talent is at the heart of our collective successes.