KERING APAC Process Specialist - MDM / R2R

Your opportunity

We are currently seeking an APAC Process Specialist - MDM / R2R who will report to the Head of APAC Accounting Process Performance as part of our dynamic team in Malaysia. As part of the Kering Group’s global finance SSC transformation program, this role is responsible for executing the maintenance of master data used in Kering Group SAP entities. He/She is aligned to specific data objects within the R2R process for all countries within the regional MDM Tower scope. He/She plays a crucial role in a regional matrix organization by ensuring data is right at the point of entry as well as in identifying and addressing data quality issues and gaps to drive continuous improvement. This role supports the R2R end to end process within Kering Group, ensuring its quality and effectiveness. The role ensures that data validation, data entry, data quality, reporting and analysis are in place and managed in accordance with defined data standards and operating procedures. This includes ensuring all necessary master data is available, accurate and compliant and providing regular and timely reporting to support as to enable improved performance, compliance and cost reduction.

How you will contribute

• Execute all master data changes within the system of record (e.g. SAP), ensuring creation and maintenance of finance related R2R data objects, attributes and hierarchies (GL Management, Asset Management, Intercompany Accounting), as defined by Kering core module
• Ensure all necessary data is available, accurate and compliant, meeting the data standards defined by the Global Finance Master Data Management central team
• Ensure information supplied in the change request is complete and accurate per type of object and complies with the Global Master Data Management processes and related SOPs
• Apply the knowledge, tools, template and forums provided by the Finance Master Data central team to execute MDM to high standards
• Ensure that applicable policies, processes and procedures are fully documented and consistently applied through the master data management lifecycle.
• Maintain process documentation for master data objects and share processes and technical knowledge and best practices openly to other team members, locally and globally
• Ensure that any guidelines, enhancements to existing procedures and escalation paths are properly followed for the execution of master data management activities
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for related data objects, their standards, policies and processes
• Deliver services at expected levels with a clear customer focus
• Deliver quality and productivity targets as well as contribute to the achievement of master data performance and quality standards as per defined SLAs
• Interact proactively with all functional areas of the Kering Group of entities to ensure appropriate master data management activities are accomplished
• Proactively challenge the status quo and comes up with making fact-based recommendations to drive continuous improvement
• Escalate data issues (process and/or technical) and conduct data impact assessments to ensure data quality is maintained to agreed standards.
• Work in conjunction with technical teams to resolve any technical related issue that affects master data integrity and processes
• Perform backup function and other duties, including job rotation to other functional teams as and when required Ensure application of agreed Kering control procedures.

Who you are

Technical skills and experiences:

• Fluent in English both written and spoken, excellent communication skills
• Other languages are a plus
• 2-4 years of relevant experience, with good functional exposure to R2R processes from a finance master data management perspective
• O2C experience is a plus
• Master data concept knowledge and master data application set up.
• SAP knowledge: experience with SAP ECC and Business Warehouse. Familiarization with SAP Master Data Governance, CAR process and accounting regulations
• Conceptual thinking and ability to align specific functional requirements with the overall MDM strategy
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-national organization
• Previous experience working in projects to drive performance improvements Soft skills

Soft skills:

• Good people skills
• Self-driven mindset and results oriented  
• Agile, inquisitive and a problem solver
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
• Good communicator
• Willingness to travel (ad-hoc)

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 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.

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.