KERING AP Accountant

About Kering

A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods and 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”.

Your opportunity

This position is in the shared services team and responsible for daily AP accounting functions for multiple retail brands in Japan markets. The main responsibility of this position is primarily responsible for AP function. Ensure a proper and timely reporting in compliance with accounting standard.

• Manage incoming invoices:
• Check invoices consistency and reconcile with payment application
• Key staff expenses in the system and answer inquiries from employees
• Collect and update vendor and employees bank details
• Posts advanced payments
• Manage payments:
• Collect and update vendor and employees bank details
• Intercompany Settlement
• Bank Reconciliation
• Bank Balance Management (incl. Intercompany Borrow & Loan)
• Responsible for AP related projects

Who you are

• Approx. 3 years + of experience in a similar position
• Recognized professional qualification in accountancy
• Experience from prior work in an accounting department
• Process knowledge associated with an ERP-application (AP module)
• ERP Package (SAP) implementation experience
• Vendor Master Management Experience (preferable)
• Knowledge of Japanese accounting rules
• Good English skills would be appreciated
• Good organization & analytical skills
• Flexible to new ideas and ways of accomplishing tasks
• Rigorous & responsiveness
• Result / Customer oriented
• Team player

Why work with us?

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 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.