Kering Accounts Receivable Accountant
Join Kering in Seoul as an Accounts Receivable Accountant. Contribute to a global luxury leader known for its iconic brands and commitment to excellence.
Overview
Kering is a distinguished global luxury conglomerate, renowned for its stewardship of iconic fashion houses such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, among others. As a family-led enterprise, Kering is committed to nurturing creativity and excellence across its diverse portfolio, which spans ready-to-wear, couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear, and beauty. With a workforce of 47,000 and a revenue of €17.2 billion in 2024, Kering is dedicated to sustainability and cultural enrichment, encapsulated in its ethos: Creativity is our Legacy.
Role & Responsibilities
- Establish secure processes for retrieving and processing department store data using Blackline.
- Formalize and communicate harmonization strategies for sales price overrides and prepaid variable rental entries.
- Ensure accurate presentation of POS and employee discounts, transitioning to a weighted average method if necessary.
- Maintain an outstanding accounts receivable aging report segmented by department store and retailer.
- Streamline processes for user and approver ease and security.
- Review and issue E-tax invoices for duty-free sales weekly.
- Calculate and manage monthly recharge expenses with DFS agreements.
- Oversee deposit lists and cash advances to stores.
- Post sales to the accounts receivable ledger and prepare monthly AR aging reports.
- Manage customer master data and intercompany recharges.
- Conduct sales audits, verify discounts, and monitor void transactions.
- Prepare and file quarterly VAT returns and support corporate tax adjustments.
- Coordinate external audits related to O2C transactions.
- Provide ad-hoc support to the finance manager and ensure proper documentation storage.
- Collaborate with back-office functions and promote best practices across brands.
Qualifications
- 3-8 years of experience in accounting and financial operations.
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Native Korean speaker with fluent English communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with all organizational levels.
- Preferred experience with SAP.
Skills
Experience
3 to 8 years of comprehensive experience in accounting and financial operations, preferably within the luxury or retail sectors.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Workplace
This position is based in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea. Cerulean lists 568 open roles in Seoul, including 9 posted recently. In South Korea as a whole, Cerulean currently features 694 open positions, with 10 posted this week.
Benefits
Kering offers a diverse and inclusive workplace, fostering talent development and internal mobility. Employees are encouraged to grow and reach their full potential in a stimulating environment.
Culture
Kering is committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique contributions of each individual. The company promotes a culture of creativity, leadership, and continuous learning, ensuring a dynamic and fulfilling workplace.
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.