Company Description
The present and future of Audemars Piguet are built on the invaluable contributions of all our talents. Inspired by the wealth of our past, we are excited about the endless possibilities that our future holds. Together, we are resolutely forward-thinking and strive for excellence in all areas of our business.
If this journey inspires you, come chart your own path within our family and let's continue creating the extraordinary. Together, let's write the next chapter of your career!
Job Description
Will be responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting activities with respect to relevant accounting standard, providing accurate & timely financial insights and act as Business leader on all local administrative activities linked AP Iberia.
Financial Statement Responsibilities
- Oversees the day-to-day financial operations ensuring proper internal controls and procedures are in place.
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to ensure the accuracy, integrity and reliability of financial transactions as per Group finance manual.
- Enforce and implement Group financial policies and procedures including delegation of approval authority matrix to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement.
- Serve as point of contact between the company and external auditor.
- Submit timely input package including financial statements, cash flow report, and other relevant ad-hoc reports.
- Support the annual budget, latest estimate process for APIB and ensure that the company operates within the approved budget while monitoring and controlling expenses.
- Analyze financial data and performance indicators to assess the company's financial health and identify areas of improvement.
- Lead Cash Flow management (monitoring, optimizing cash management & managing working capital, maintain solid bank relationship.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Act as Legal Champion for the subsidiary (CLM tools)
- Lead all Company administration processes related to APIB
- Act as IT, Security and insurance leader for the subsidiary
- Support implementation of special projects while allocating necessary HR resources, respecting timelines and providing regular progress reports
- Facilitate effective communication between finance and project teams to ensure financial considerations are integrated into project decision-making
Financial Risk Management
- Assess and manage financial risks while anticipate potential risk & developing strategies to mitigate them
- Support management of risks while escalating and addressing any emerging risk to Group Risk & Compliance Department, Tax and Treasury Department or any other concerned Department within the Group
- Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards, laws and reporting requirements while staying updated on regulatory changes and coordinating with auditors and regulatory authorities as necessary to insure compliance with tax laws.
Team Management
- Support the development of local Finance Team capabilities while identifying training needs & providing coaching and guidance on best practices to meet strategy into local objectives that finance team can connect with
- Engage with key staff in other department to promote financial best practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics required.
- +10 years of experience in preparing and maintaining financial models, budgets, reporting, consolidation and financial analysis, preferably in retail or the luxury industry.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, knowledge of MS Excel at an advanced level.
- Accounting/GAAP knowledge.
- Strong business acumen and demonstrated experience serving as a strategic business partner, practical sense and team working.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (Dutch & French as a plus). Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, confidence in dealing with people at all levels both locally, regionally.
- Ability to complete projects timely and accurately is critical.
- Travel : 10%
Additional Information
- Competitive salary.
- Professional development opportunities
Audemars Piguet is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Audemars Piguet hires without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.