Kering Head of Finance, R2R

Petaling Jaya • Malaysia

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Kering stands as a prestigious global luxury conglomerate, renowned for its stewardship of iconic fashion houses such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga. As a family-led entity, Kering is committed to nurturing creativity and excellence across its diverse portfolio, which spans couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear, and beauty. The group is dedicated to sustainability and cultural enrichment, providing a dynamic environment for professional growth and innovation.

1. Lead the Malaysia R2R team in the redesign of KFSSC processes as part of the global finance SSC transformation program, ensuring inclusion of local legal requirements.
2. Oversee the regional back-office team to support APAC Shared Service Centers in intercompany transaction processes, focusing on automation and accelerated month/year-end closing.
3. Guide the Malaysia R2R team in establishing best practices and extending expertise to other APAC Shared Services.
4. Direct the accounting team in executing month-end and year-end closings with strong controllership.
5. Facilitate cross-team understanding of new Accounting Standards and train the team in technical principles.
6. Streamline processes to enhance quality and speed of month-end, year-end, and statutory reporting, including financial and tax audits.
7. Drive cross-team collaboration to align and facilitate end-to-end processes, including P2P, O2C, and SAP technical teams.
8. Manage stakeholder expectations in intercompany processing, aiming for global core process alignment.
9. Establish and monitor revised Service Level Agreements with Kering brands, detailing scope, KPIs, and target unit costs.
10. Support the rollout of Kering Group’s internal controls framework, ensuring control objectives are met across markets.
11. Engage in ad-hoc assignments, process improvement initiatives, and Kering Group’s transformation projects.
12. Implement continuous accounting and fast-close processes leveraging new technologies.

1. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification.
2. 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, including experience with a Big 4 firm.
3. Regional experience is advantageous.

1. Deep knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
2. Strong leadership and supervisory capabilities.
3. Ability to multitask and adapt in a dynamic environment.
4. High-level communication skills for presenting complex data and influencing stakeholders.
5. Proficiency in Excel and SAP ERP for data manipulation.
6. Action-oriented and solution-driven mindset.
7. Analytical and creative thinking abilities.
8. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

5 to 10 years of relevant experience, including previous Big 4 experience, with regional exposure being a plus.

Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or CPA qualification.

Kering offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment, committed to diversity and talent development, fostering internal mobility and leadership skills.

Kering is dedicated to building a diverse workforce, valuing diversity in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The company promotes a culture of creativity and excellence, encouraging employees to reach their full potential in a dynamic and supportive environment.