Job Mission: With the establishment of the Finance Business Service, a regional platform has been created to support finance accounting, reporting, and operational activities. As a Senior Accountant, you will execute end-to-end finance operations across both Order-to-Cash (OTC) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) domains. You will demonstrate strong ownership of assigned tasks, a sense of urgency, and a relentless pursuit of quality deliverables. Success in this role requires a data-driven approach with service and analytical mindset, staying current with the latest advancements in financial systems and automation tools. You will foster strong cross-market collaboration, share best practices across markets, and effectively manage stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. Key
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Finance Managers – Senior Accountant, Operations, the incumbent will be responsible for finance operations across Asia markets: • Perform daily Accounts Payable (AP) processing tasks, including invoice posting, payment processing, preparation of offsetting entries, IC payables and maintaining proper documentation. Ensure smooth hand-offs between individuals, systems, and interfaces. • Manage daily Accounts Receivable (AR) operations such as payment collection, reconciliation for retail and wholesale customers, process customer refunds and IC receivables. Prepare settlement entries and deliver exceptional service to countries across Asia. • Address and resolve complex inquiries and cases from external parties (e.g., vendors/customers) and business users, demonstrating strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills. • Demonstrate strong end-to-end process understanding and consistently apply this knowledge to daily operations and effective problem-solving. • Uphold CHANEL’s internal controls—both manual and automated—at the transactional level. • Escalate any inappropriate behavior or activities, including professional or ethical misconduct and non-compliance with policies, as necessary. • Support AP & AR Finance Managers in driving process efficiency and improvements in working capital. Contribute constructive ideas to regional or global projects. • Embrace learning new system tools and adopt technological solutions in business processes to meet evolving job requirements. • Deliver system training to business users on AP and AR processes. Academic/Professional
Qualifications
University degree CPA/CA/ICAA or equivalent (preferred) Work
Experience
Minimum 4 years working experience. (AR and AP experience is preferred) Worked in Shared Service Center is an advantage
Experience
in using AX Dynamic, Coupa, Concur and POS systems are advantage Solid expertise / operational know-how of PTP and OTC processes and understanding of market specificities
Experience
in operational know-how of all other finance processes is an advantage Fluent in English is a must 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.