CDD - Comptable fournisseurs Achats Directs et Immobilisations Pays (M/F/X)

Profile

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, including 5,000 in France, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world’s most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare… and much more.

Join a dynamic European team at the heart of financial transformation!

As part of the strengthening of our European accounting organization and our financial transformation initiatives, we are recruiting an International Accounts Payable Accountant on an 18-month fixed-term contract .

Within our Direct Purchasing & Fixed Assets Accounts Payable team, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring accounts payable activities for several European subsidiaries while contributing to the continuous improvement of our financial processes.

Your Mission

As an Accounts Payable Accountant , you will be responsible for managing and monitoring the accounts payable ledger of several European subsidiaries within our European Accounting Department based in Saran, France.

In this role, you will:

Ensure compliance and reliability of accounting operations related to purchasing, invoicing and payments

• Review and post Direct Purchasing and Capital Expenditure supplier invoices, as well as related automated transactions, in compliance with accounting and tax regulations and purchasing commitments.
• Monitor approval workflows and ensure processing deadlines are met.
• Follow up on supplier disputes in coordination with the Supply Chain team.
• Review and control payment runs.
• Monitor supplier account reconciliations and balance clearance activities.

Manage fixed assets accounting

• Review and validate purchase requisitions related to fixed assets, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, internal procedures and IFRS 16 requirements.
• Create and maintain fixed asset master records in SAP.
• Process capital expenditure invoices and ensure accurate accounting and cost allocation.
• Perform asset capitalization activities in coordination with operational teams.
• Monitor asset movements and transfers.
• Participate in fixed asset closing activities, including depreciation runs, asset disposals, account analysis and reconciliations.

Ensure the quality of monthly closing activities

• Monitor accruals and provisions in collaboration with local Controlling teams.
• Review balances of Accounts Payable related accounts (Accrual invoices not received, Accrual for credit note to be received…).

Ensure supplier account accuracy and reliability

• Analyze supplier accounts and balances.
• Handle supplier requests and follow-ups.
• Resolve discrepancies in compliance with company procedures and deadlines.

Contribute to the transformation and digitalization of financial processes

• Participate in the deployment of innovative automation solutions.

Your Profile

You hold a degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (minimum +2/3 years of higher education) and ideally have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role.

Qualities you possess

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and a proactive mindset.
• Responsiveness and autonomy.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to thrive in a changing and evolving environment.

Required Skills

• Solid knowledge of accounting principles.
• SAP knowledge is an asset.
• Strong Excel skills (advanced functions).
• Interest in digital technologies and emerging AI applications within Finance.
• Ability to handle written communications in English with suppliers and international stakeholders.

This Position Is for You If...

You are looking to join a committed team, contribute to European-scale projects, and leverage your accounting expertise within a constantly evolving organization.

What you can expect

• Community, in which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.
• Culture of empowerment, learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead.
• Work that brings fulfillment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference.