Kering Inventory Control Accountant

Kering is a global luxury group that manages a portfolio of high-end fashion, leather goods and lifestyle brands. The group combines creative houses with an entrepreneurial, brand-centric operating model and an emphasis on sustainability, craftsmanship and long-term value creation. As an employer, Kering operates across international markets and maintains centralized functions such as Group Finance and Shared Services to support its maisons.

1. Execute daily inventory system operations including sales auditing, monitoring stock transactions, reconciling discrepancies and validating data integrity.
2. Lead month-end inventory closing activities: cost calculations, valuation adjustments, provisions and reconciliations.
3. Prepare, analyse and distribute key inventory reports including Goods-in-Transit (GIT) aging and negative on-hand monitoring.
4. Collaborate with Brand Finance, Logistics, Retail Operations and Procurement to resolve inventory discrepancies and optimise processes.
5. Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and explaining inventory processes and controls.
6. Participate in implementation, enhancement and ongoing support of SAP inventory and finance modules.
7. Identify and contribute to continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives within the Finance Shared Services Center, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
2. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in inventory accounting or inventory controlling, preferably within retail, luxury goods or consumer products.
3. Hands-on experience with SAP, specifically within inventory and finance modules.
4. Solid knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP and/or IFRS) and inventory management best practices.

1. SAP (inventory & finance modules)
2. GAAP
3. IFRS
4. Goods-in-Transit (GIT) analysis
5. Inventory accounting
6. Month-end closing
7. Internal controls
8. Audit support
9. Cross-functional collaboration

At least 3 years of practical experience in inventory accounting or controlling, with demonstrable exposure to retail or luxury supply-chain processes and hands-on use of SAP for inventory/finance activities.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Kering cultivates a creative, entrepreneurial workplace that places strong emphasis on design excellence, sustainability and the autonomy of each maison. The finance and shared services functions operate in an international, collaborative environment focused on process excellence and rigorous controls to support rapid decision-making.