11/28/2024
KERING Senior Accountant R2R
Kering - Regular
Petaling Jaya - Malaysia
About Kering
A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow’s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: “Empowering Imagination”.
How you will contribute
Your opportunity
We are currently seeking an Senior Accountant who will report to the Senior Finance Manager / Finance Manager of Finance Shared Service as part of our dynamic team.
How you will contribute
- Prepare full set of accounts (PL, BS, CF and Audit Schedules) for the month and year end reporting with a strong controllership mindset and ensuring that the financials prepared comply to applicable accounting standards.
- Assist the Finance Manager in all areas relating to year-end statutory reporting including Audits, Corporate tax and local regulatory required submissions (includes preparation of audit schedules, financial statements, managing audit queries and issues).
- The Senior Accountant / Accountant will fully support the Finance Manager in the roll out of Group’s internal controls framework (COSO) policies and processes and part-take in any other transformation or process-improvement projects.
- Support SSC’s objective of becoming 100% paperless (re-designing controls, practices and processes)
- Assist Manager/ Assistant Manager in providing guidance & supervise other team members
- Assist in decision making by providing insights to management
- Support on driving fast close accounting
- Assist the Finance Manager/Manage to takeover of countries R2R process, leading & managing the expectations of stakeholders with the aim of driving to global core process.
- Any other ad-hoc assignments, from time to time
Who you are
Technical skills and experiences:
- Degree/ diploma in accounting, preferably professional qualification e.g. ACCA , CPA, ICAEW
- 5 years working experience with initial 2 to 3 years of working experience is preferred with a public accounting firm and candidates from Big 4 are highly preferred. Followed by 1 to 2 years of relevant accounting and commercial experience gained in an MNC environment with hybrid reporting matrix,
- Candidates without experience with a public accounting firm but comes with strong experiences managing accounting and commercial finance will also be considered.
- Experience on major transformational projects relating to financial systems and processes are preferred (SAP, Oracle, Blackline),
- Good knowledge in south asia pacific countries applicable tax requirement and accounting standards
Soft skills:
- 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
- People management
- Highly meticulous and a problem solver
Why work with us?
Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture,
religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enrich 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.
This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a dynamic team 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.