General Accountant

Chanel, Inc.; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CHANEL in Amsterdam seeks a General Accountant to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting for the Luxembourg entity and support operations across Benelux and Scandinavia. The role requires strong technical accounting, tax, and audit knowledge within a multi-entity, cross-border environment.

You will interact with French-speaking teams, adhere to French-language legislation, and collaborate with local finance teams, regional leadership, shared services, and global functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in accounting/finance in retail, FMCG, or luxury sector.
• Strong accounting principles, closing, reconciliations, reporting, and compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with stakeholders.
• English and French fluency; Dutch a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and tax filings.
• Coordinate VAT and corporate income tax filings with internal and external advisers.
• Act as liaison for auditors, provide documentation, track findings.
• Maintain general ledger, reconciliations, and closing processes for the Luxembourg entity.
• Support Benelux and Scandinavian operations and cross-border projects.

Skills

Accounting

Financial reporting

Tax compliance

Audit coordination

Cross-border

English & French

Dutch language

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

GENERAL ACCOUNTANT As General Accountant within CHANEL’s Finance team in Amsterdam, you play an important role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting for the Luxembourg entity, which will be the primary focus of the position. The role will also provide accounting and project support to operations across Benelux and Scandinavia. This position requires strong technical accounting capabilities, sound knowledge of tax and audit requirements, and the ability to work effectively in a multi-entity, cross-border environment. In this role you will interact with French-speaking teams and French-language legislation and work closely with local finance teams, regional leadership, shared services, and global functions.

What impact you can create at CHANEL:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting packages in accordance with applicable accounting standards and group reporting requirements. Coordinate the preparation and submission of direct and indirect tax filings, including VAT and corporate income tax, in collaboration with internal tax specialists and external advisers. Act as a key contact for internal and external auditors, prepare supporting documentation, respond to audit requests, and track the timely resolution of findings. Maintain robust accounting controls, support process documentation, and ensure compliance with group policies and local statutory requirements.

Accounting Operations & Financial Closing

Maintain the general ledger, review account reconciliations, support period-end close, and ensure the integrity and completeness of financial records for the Luxembourg entity. Review and post payroll entries, reconcile payroll-related accounts, and coordinate with HR and payroll providers to ensure accurate accounting and statutory compliance. Prepare and analyse cash flow statements for both budget and actual results, investigate variances, and support liquidity planning and forecasting. Analyse inventory balances, movements, provisions, and valuation; perform reconciliations and support cycle counts and year-end stock counts as required. Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate aged or unusual items, and ensure timely resolution.

Process Improvement & Stakeholder Coordination

Provide accounting expertise and operational support to Benelux and Scandinavian entities, including close activities, reporting, reconciliations, and issue resolution. Contribute to finance transformation, systems implementation, process harmonisation, and other cross-functional or global projects. Identify opportunities to improve reporting quality, standardise processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency through automation.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• Solid professional experience in Accounting and/or Finance, and ideally a minimum of 3 years of experience in retail, FMCG or luxury within an international environment
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial closing, reconciliations, reporting and compliance requirements
• Sound judgement and a strong control mindset, with a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently while maintaining effective communication with local, regional, and global stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify issues and translate financial data into clear insights.
• Collaborative and service-oriented approach, with the confidence to challenge constructively and drive issues to resolution.
• Excellent communication skills in English and French; Dutch is a plus
• Available fulltime and living in or around Amsterdam

We only accept applications from candidates who are currently living and working in the Netherlands.

At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity, and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience, and potential you could bring to CHANEL.

Chanel is a world leader in creating, manufacturing and distributing luxury products, including Ready-to-Wear, Accessories, Fragrances, Makeup, Skincare, Jewellery and Watches. Founded by Gabrielle Chanel in 1910, the House remains dedicated to quality craftsmanship and offering high-end creations. At present, Chanel employs more than 32,000 people worldwide.

As an independent company, its core values are grounded in: Exceptional creation and client experience Nurturing human potential Having a positive impact - on people, the environment and communities around the world. As part of this, the House promotes arts, culture and creativity, while investing significantly in key areas including research & development, sustainability, and innovation. Chanel is dedicated to creating the conditions for people to perform at their best, building on their strengths and enabling them to benefit from new opportunities.

It offers a unique working environment where people are given time to understand the brand, the business, and develop their personal motivations. This means everyone can grow, continue to be inspired and feel included, now and in the future. The company fosters true collaboration and respect for all, grounded in the belief that diversity is essential to the success of the organisation and its people. Chanel remains committed to rewarding people competitively, as well as offering initiatives such as wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities, and parental leave for all parents globally.

• wellbeing programmes
• learning and development opportunities
• parental leave for all parents globally