KERING Accountant – R2R

Your opportunity

We are currently seeking an Accountant who will report to the Finance Manager of Finance Shared Service- Malaysia as part of our dynamic team. As part of the Kering Group’s global finance SSC transformation program, the Accountant will support for Malaysia office in the re-design of SSC’s accounting and controlling processes for Malaysia.

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 GST submissions (includes preparation of audit schedules, financial statements, managing audit queries and issues).

• The Accountant will fully support the Finance Manager in the roll out of Kering 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)  

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

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Who you are

Technical skills and experiences:

• Degree/ diploma in accounting.

• 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 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

• Highly meticulous and a problem solver

• Minimum travelling

• Proficient in foreign language (Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese)

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.