Kering Accounts Payable Accountant (Purchase-to-Pay) — Japanese Speaker
Kering seeks an Accounts Payable Accountant (P2P) — Japanese speaker in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Responsible for invoice processing, SAP use and stakeholder support.
Overview
Kering is a global, family-led luxury group that houses a portfolio of renowned fashion, leather goods, jewelry and beauty maisons. The group places a premium on creativity, craftsmanship and sustainability, and fosters talent development and mobility across its network of Houses.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices and related P2P transactions within agreed SLAs, ensuring accuracy and timely posting.
- Manage period, quarter and year-end accounts payable activities and reconciliations.
- Investigate, escalate and resolve vendor and internal stakeholder inquiries and invoice discrepancies promptly.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance P2P efficiency, compliance and internal controls.
- Assist implementation and maintenance of AP policies, procedures and Service Level Agreements.
- Provide backup support to Senior Accountant/Team Lead and coach or train new team members.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to coordinate intercompany recharges, payments and treasury-related tasks.
Qualifications
- Diploma with a minimum of 5 years' relevant accounting/AP experience, or bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting with at least 4 years' experience.
- Business proficiency in English and Japanese (reading, writing and speaking) — JLPT N2 to N3 level.
- Practical experience in Purchase-to-Pay processes and accounts payable operations.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, expenditure cycle rules and intercompany recharge procedures.
- Demonstrable ability to prioritise, solve problems and meet SLA-driven KPIs.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 4–5 years' hands-on experience in accounts payable / P2P operations, including invoice processing, reconciliations and period-end activities; experience using SAP preferred.
Education
Diploma in a relevant field with 5 years' experience, or Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting with 4 years' experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, within easy reach of Kuala Lumpur. Cerulean lists 68 open roles in Petaling Jaya, including 5 posted recently. The broader Selangor area accounts for 69 active listings on Cerulean, 5 of which are new. In Malaysia as a whole, Cerulean currently features 159 open positions, with 7 posted this week.
Culture
Kering promotes a creative and inclusive workplace that emphasises talent development, internal mobility and sustainability. The group values diversity across backgrounds and perspectives and encourages collaborative, cross‑disciplinary working within its Houses.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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