Kering Accountant — Purchase to Pay (Invoice Processing) (Japanese Speaker)
- Location
- Petaling JayaSelangorMalaysia
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 22, 2026
About Kering
Kering is a global luxury group that houses multiple high-end fashion, leather goods, jewelry and beauty maisons. The Group is recognised for fostering creative heritage, sustainability initiatives and operational excellence across its Houses, and for supporting talent development and internal mobility within an international, matrixed organisation.
Kering — Accountant P2P (Japanese Speaker) in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Responsible for invoice processing, AP controls and stakeholder management.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices within defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and ensure accurate, timely posting in financial systems.
- Manage escalations and resolve invoice, payment and vendor queries promptly to maintain stakeholder satisfaction.
- Execute period, quarter and year-end Accounts Payable tasks to support month-end closing.
- Support troubleshooting, root-cause analysis and the identification of process risks and exceptions.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and assist with new process implementations to increase efficiency and control.
- Maintain and help enforce Accounts Payable policies, internal controls and SSC standards.
- Provide backup support to the Senior Accountant / Team Lead and perform ad hoc tasks as required.
- Build and sustain productive cross-functional relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
- Coach and train new team members, promote balanced workloads and foster a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Diploma with a minimum of 5 years' relevant accounting/finance experience, or Bachelor’s degree (preferably Commerce, Finance or Accounting) with at least 4 years' experience.
- Business proficiency in English and Japanese (reading, writing and speaking); JLPT N2–N3 level preferred.
- Proven experience in Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) / Accounts Payable processes.
- Intermediate knowledge of accounting principles, expenditure cycle, treasury basics and inter-company recharge rules.
- Demonstrated organisational skills, time management and problem‑resolution capability.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and work collaboratively across functions.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 4–5 years of direct experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase-to-Pay operations, including invoice processing, vendor query resolution and period-end activities; experience using SAP or equivalent financial systems is required.
Education
Diploma in a relevant field with 5 years' experience, or Bachelor's degree (Commerce/Finance/Accounting) with 4 years' experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, within easy reach of Kuala Lumpur.
Culture
Kering promotes a culture that values creativity, sustainability and talent development, encouraging internal mobility and managerial support for career growth. The organisation emphasises diversity and inclusion, and seeks individuals who can thrive in a collaborative, fast-evolving luxury environment.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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