Kering Accounting Intern — Record to Report (R2R)
- Location
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 30, 2026
About Kering
Kering is a global luxury group that develops, produces and distributes high-end fashion, leather goods, jewelry and eyewear through an ensemble of maisons including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and others. Listed on the CAC 40, the group is recognised for its creative maisons, integrated approach to luxury operations and public commitments to sustainability and responsible business practices.
Kering — Accounting Intern (Record to Report) in Paris. Six‑month internship (Sept 2026 start) supporting EMEA retail R2R accounting and reporting.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support day‑to‑day Record‑to‑Report accounting operations for the EMEA retail perimeter, including fixed assets management, bank reconciliations and payroll framing.
- Assist with tax-related tasks (VAT, corporate tax) and the preparation of tax returns (liasses fiscales).
- Prepare statutory schedules, supporting documentation and reconciliations required by external auditors and for statutory filings.
- Document, justify and control expense transactions and support month‑end and close activities to meet departmental KPIs.
- Collaborate across FSSC local and regional teams, Kering maisons, internal and external audit teams, and other finance stakeholders to drive process improvement and project work.
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a business school, engineering school or university programme and seeking an end‑of‑studies internship or césure (6‑month conventionné starting September 2026).
- Fluent in French and English, both written and spoken.
- Excellent command of Excel and strong numerical aptitude.
- Strong analytical skills with good sense of synthesis; meticulous attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal skills, adaptability and ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders in a multicultural environment.
- Prior internship or experience in a finance or audit department is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
No minimum professional experience required; candidates are expected to be students looking for an end‑of‑studies or gap‑year internship. A previous internship in finance or audit is considered a plus.
Education
Enrolled in a recognised business school, engineering school or university programme (Bachelor's or Master's level), seeking a 6‑month conventionné internship (end‑of‑studies or césure).
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Kering fosters a creative, collaborative and international workplace where sustainability, diversity and inclusion are core priorities. The organisation places emphasis on professional development through cross‑functional projects and exposure to international accounting standards and practices.
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.
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