Kering Assistant Accountant — P2P (Accounts Payable)
Kering — Assistant Accountant (P2P) in Petaling Jaya: manage AP invoice processing and transactional accounting for the Group's shared service centre.
Overview
Kering is a global luxury group and owner of multiple high-end Houses across fashion, leather goods, jewelry and eyewear. The Group is known for combining creative excellence with a commitment to sustainability and talent development; it operates as a matrix of independent maisons supported by centralized corporate functions.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices accurately and within Service Level Agreement (SLA) timeframes, including period, quarter and year-end activities.
- Escalate, investigate and resolve problematic invoices and related discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Support maintenance and implementation of Accounts Payable policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Participate in continuous improvement (CI) projects to increase process efficiency and effectiveness.
- Handle end-market inquiries and liaise with Brand Finance stakeholders where applicable.
- Provide backup support to peers and perform ad hoc transactional tasks as required.
- Coach and onboard new team members to ensure consistent team performance and knowledge transfer.
Qualifications
- Diploma (with 2–3 years relevant experience) or Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting or related field.
- Basic knowledge of accounting principles, expenditure cycle (POs, invoices, credit/debit notes) and inter-company recharge rules.
- Proven ability to meet KPIs and adhere to SLAs and SSC standards.
- Good organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills in English and sensitivity to cultural differences.
Skills
Experience
2–3 years' experience in accounts payable, invoice processing or transactional accounting preferred; recent graduates with a relevant degree will be considered.
Education
Diploma in Commerce/Finance/Accounting (with 2–3 years' experience) or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
Workplace
The role is situated in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia — conveniently close to Kuala Lumpur. There are currently 63 open positions in Petaling Jaya on Cerulean, with 6 added recently. Within Selangor, Cerulean currently features 64 open roles, including 6 recent additions. Across Malaysia, Cerulean lists 153 open roles — 8 of them newly added.
Culture
Kering cultivates a culture that prizes creativity, responsibility and people development across its Houses. The Group emphasises diversity, internal mobility and talent growth, offering a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to learn, lead and contribute to sustainability-focused objectives.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Kering, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Accounts Payable Specialist», «AP Associate — Invoice Processing», «Procure-to-Pay (P2P) Accountant», «Invoice Processing Clerk», «Accounts Payable Clerk», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.