sr accountant

Sr Accountant (10- 12-Month Contract)

Ready to bring passion into your career?

A global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins Group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fierce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Its raison d’être is "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet".

Operating in more than 150 countries, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

Because our 8,000 talents are unique, we are committed to promoting diversity in all its forms.

Do you want to help write the next chapter of our story?

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Sr Accountant to support our finance team on a project (10-12 months). This role is ideal for someone experienced in high-volume invoice processing, supplier reconciliation, and payment coordination within a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Invoice Processing & Administration

• Prepare and manage Pre-Accounting Worksheets (PAWs) for supplier invoices and debit notes
• Review invoices for accuracy and compliance with internal policies
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and suppliers to resolve discrepancies
• Ensure proper classification of LPOs and approval workflows
• Handle a high volume of invoices (approx. 140+ PAWs/month)

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Record and book supplier invoices, salaries, commissions, allowances, and internal requests
• Ensure correct allocation to expense accounts and sub-ledgers
• Process and reconcile:
• Petty cash (multiple entities)
• Credit card statements
• Maintain accurate and timely financial records (approx. 250 invoices/month)

Supplier Reconciliation

• Reconcile Supplier Statements of Account (SOA) monthly
• Follow up on missing invoices and resolve discrepancies
• Coordinate directly with suppliers on disputes and clarifications
• Support accruals by tracking outstanding invoices
• Manage 30–40 supplier reconciliations monthly

Payments

• Prepare complete payment documentation (PAWs, invoices, LPOs, summaries)
• Support monthly and urgent payment cycles
• Respond to supplier payment queries
• Apply payments in the system and maintain accurate records

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CMA is a plus)
• 3–5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or similar role
• Experience in multinational companies (Retail / FMCG / Cosmetics is a plus)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS
• Hands-on experience with JDE (JD Edwards)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Fluent in English (Arabic or French is a plus)

What We’re Looking For

• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to manage high volumes with accuracy
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Reliable and proactive

Why Join Us?

• Exposure to a dynamic, fast-paced multinational environment
• Opportunity to work on a high-impact finance project
• Collaborative and supportive team

If you have a curious mind, a thirst to go further and the drive to boldly take on new challenges, join us.

About Clarins Group

A B-Corp certified global leading skincare and make-up company, Clarins group is the embodiment of a committed family history, with a fie&rce passion for innovation and spirit of independence. Our purpose "making life more beautiful, passing on a more beautiful planet," is a core commitment outlined in our by-laws.

Operating in more than 150 countries thanks to our 8,000 employees worldwide, we are now the number one skincare company in Europe and are accelerating our development on all other continents, particularly in Asia and the Americas.

In line with our dual CSR mission of ‘Caring for people, caring for the planet’ we take pride in offering a rewarding yet challenging work environment where everyone can thrive.

This culture allowed us to achieve the certification of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024 and Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024.

To learn more about our group and our commitments to people, visit www.groupeclarins.com.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe in making life more beautiful for our employees and our customers.

Inclusion and diversity are firmly grounded in our core values. We strive to achieve inclusiveness, and we foster an equal-opportunity culture where everyone can reach their full potential and do their best

work.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are a member of the ILO (International Labor Organization) and the Employers Network for Equity and Inclusion (ENEI).