KERING EYEWEAR Senior Accountant

We are currently seeking a Senior Accountant for our Regional office in Hong Kong who will report to our Regional Finance manager as part of our APAC dynamic team

How you will contribute

Support the Regional Finance Manager and act as overall coordinator and first-line advisor to the Hong Kong team on all finance-related matters, in order to achieve Net Sales, Profit and FCF targets. Responsible for the preparation of various financial statements and involve in other key finance functions such as management accounting, taxation and treasury. This Senior Accountant will be supported by an Accounting Assistant based in Malaysia

• Accounting and Financial Information and Control

• Handle full set of accounts of the HK subsidiary independently and manage the month-end closing and year-end closing  
• Ensure the timely and accurate issuance of financial information to HQ and APAC Regional office
• Ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or IFRS
• Liaise with local consultant on periodic statutory filing
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts
• Assist in the monitoring of financial and operating metrics and measure performance accordingly
• Support the Finance Manager on the maintenance of control systems, policies and procedures
• Support the Finance Manager on providing financial analyses, such as pricing, cost, capital investments, contract review etc.

• Funding/Treasury

• Manage the AP function and bank payments
• Work together with AR team on cash balance monitoring and conduct cash flow forecasts

• Process flow

• Assist the Finance Manager in the setup of document process and approval flow and put proper control in place

• Others

• Maintain local relationships with financial institutions, auditors, consultants etc.
• Ad-hoc projects as required by management team

Who you are   

• Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting
• Experience: 5 years’ of solid accounting experience, preferably from consumer facing industries - FMCG, or Wholesale/Retail. Knowledge and previous financial planning & analysis experience is also required
• Core Competencies: Possess innovative thinking with good communication and problem-solving skills. Be detail-oriented, self-motivated, responsible and able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Languages: Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese
• Proficient in MS Office application with advanced level in Excel
• Hands-on experience with SAP, Concur, and HFM experience is preferred

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Company 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.