Kering Accountant

Location
Employment Full-time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Nov 25, 2025
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Join Kering in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia as an Accountant. Be part of a global luxury group, contributing to financial processes and transformations.

Overview

Kering is a distinguished global luxury group, renowned for its stewardship of iconic brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga, among others. As a family-led conglomerate, Kering is committed to nurturing creativity and excellence across its diverse portfolio, which spans ready-to-wear, couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear, and beauty. The Group is dedicated to sustainability and cultural enrichment, employing over 47,000 individuals worldwide and generating significant revenue. Kering fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment, encouraging talent development and internal mobility.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Prepare comprehensive financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Assist the Finance Manager with year-end statutory reporting, including audits, corporate tax, and GST submissions.
  • Support the implementation of Kering Group's internal controls framework and participate in transformation or process-improvement projects.
  • Contribute to the Shared Service Center's goal of becoming paperless by redesigning controls, practices, and processes.
  • Handle ad-hoc assignments as required.

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in accounting.
  • 5 years of professional experience, preferably with initial experience in a public accounting firm, ideally from a Big 4 firm, followed by relevant experience in an MNC environment.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting standards. Experience with major financial systems and processes such as SAP, Oracle, or Blackline. Independent operator with a fast learning ability. Analytical mindset with agility and inquisitiveness. Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with tight deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in foreign languages such as Korean, Vietnamese, or Japanese.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, with a preference for candidates with initial public accounting firm experience, particularly from Big 4 firms, followed by experience in an MNC environment.

Education

Degree or diploma in accounting.

Workplace

This position is based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, within easy reach of Kuala Lumpur. Cerulean lists 54 open roles in Petaling Jaya. The broader Selangor area accounts for 55 active listings on Cerulean. In Malaysia as a whole, Cerulean currently features 145 open positions, with 2 posted this week.

Benefits

Kering offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with opportunities for talent development and internal mobility, fostering leadership skills and potential growth.

Culture

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce, embracing diversity in all its forms to enrich the workplace. The company values talent expression and adaptability, promoting a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity.

About Cerulean

Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.