General Accountant
Posted: 4 days ago
Job Description
Vestiaire Collective is the leading global online marketplace for desirable pre-loved fashion. Our mission is to transform the fashion industry for a more sustainable future by empowering our community to promote the circular fashion movement. Vestiaire was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Paris with offices in London, Berlin, New York, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh and Hong Kong and warehouses in Tourcoing (France), Crawley (UK), Hong Kong and New York.We currently have a diverse global team of 700 employees representing more than 50 nationalities. Our values are Activism, Transparency, Dedication and Greatness and Collective. We are proud to be a BCorp.About The Role 🖥️Vestiaire Collective seeks a detail-oriented General Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will be instrumental in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end closing processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards in a fast-paced, international e-commerce environment.What You Will Do 👜Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger accounts, intercompany accountsPrepare journal entries, accruals, and support the monthly closing processAssist with VAT/sales tax calculations and reporting across multiple jurisdictionsContribute to the preparation of financial statements and management reports to liaise with local tax providerCommunication with different interlocutors linked to financial topicProvide documentation and support during internal and external auditsIdentify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve controlsWho You Are ⭐Accounting license or bachelor’s degree2-5 years of working experience in tax accounting fieldsGood understanding of accounting fundamentals and financial reporting standardsGood interpersonal skills, and able to communicate to stakeholders confidentlyMotivated to learn and grow in a fast-paced environmentGreat knowledge of French and good communication in EnglishWhat we offer 🎁A meaningful job with an impact on the way people consume fashion and promote sustainabilityThe opportunity to do career-defining work in a fast-growing French-born scale upThe possibility to work as part of a globally diverse team with more than 50 nationalitiesTwo days to help Project - reinforcing your activist journey and volunteer for an associationSignificant investment in your learning and growthCompetitive Compensation And Benefits PackageAs full member of our entrepreneurial project, you will be eligible to free sharesResearch indicates that people from underrepresented backgrounds—including women, people with disabilities, and other marginalized communities—often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every single requirement.At Vestiaire Collective, we believe that talent comes in many forms, and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Your unique perspective could be exactly what our team needs, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't tick every box.Vestiaire Collective is an equal opportunities employer Beware of ScamsVestiaire Collective only contacts candidates via official emails ending in @vestiairecollective.com or no-reply@hire.lever.co . We never use WhatsApp, Telegram, or similar apps for job offers, nor will we ever request payments or banking details.If you receive a suspicious message, please report it to talentacquisition@vestiairecollective.com
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