KERING Accountant P2P - EMEA

We are currently seeking an Accountant responsible for Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) who will report to the Manager (P2P) of Finance Shared Service- Malaysia as part of our dynamic team.

How you will contribute

• Perform day to day operations are carried out with focus on lead-time and strong controllership.

• Drive towards continuous accounting plus fast close.

• Provide spends data for necessary analytics and ensure business expenses are incurred in compliance with Brands policy. 

• Ensure data/documents recording and retention comply to respective local laws across EMEA.

• Be able to work cross-functionally with the support of Finance Manager to formalize clear guidelines; to define, implement, and monitor AP operation and reporting processes/procedures that drive efficiencies, ease of use, scalability, integration with financial systems, end-to-end transparency, and an excellent user experience 

• Ensure a high level of service quality is delivered to the Brands by tracking key operational performance metrics under the agreed timelines and service scope. Such performance will be measured by KPI as designated and aligned with signed service level agreements (“SLA”). 

• Wherever required, support the Finance Manager in all P2P related areas during year-end statutory reporting including Audits, Corporate tax and GST submissions (including data substantiation of audit schedules, financial statements etc).

• Provide key support to the Finance Manager on deployment of P2P transformation projects and/or payment solutions such as Esker, Corporate Cards and SAP-Concur, plus Internal Controls Framework (“COSO”).

• Support SSC’s objective of becoming 100% paperless (re-designing controls, practices and processes)  

• Any other ad-hoc assignments, from time to time

Who you are

• Accounting/Finance Diplomas at minimum. (Graduates and/or CAs are preferred but not a must)
• Mid to Senior level (>10 years’ experience)
• Strong AP background in Shared Service environment servicing multi-entities will be preferred.
• Experience on managing transformational projects relating to financial systems and processes are preferred
• Expected to be hands-on.
• An independent operator and fast learner
• Self-driven and good analytical mindset,
• Agile and inquisitive
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and/or tight reporting deadlines
• Highly meticulous and a problem solver
• Immediately available or on short notice

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Atelier in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering, and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.