Kering Group Accounting Standards Apprentice (IFRS & Financial Projects)
Kering — Paris: Group Accounting Standards Apprentice (IFRS & Financial Projects). 12-month apprenticeship starting Sept 2026 in the Consolidation Directorate.
Overview
Kering is a global, family-led luxury group housing renowned fashion, leather goods and jewellery Houses. The Group supports creative maisons through centralized functions in finance, operations and sustainability, fostering high standards of craftsmanship, innovation and responsible business practices.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the IFRS & Financial Projects team in the monthly and pre-closing processes, including monitoring lease contracts and preparing consolidation documentation.
- Assist in preparing and posting LTI-related accounting entries (IFRS 2) and other technical closing adjustments.
- Support the reconciliation process between statutory accounts and consolidated accounts (Stat-to-Conso) for the Houses and liaise with local finance teams.
- Prepare responses to accounting consultations and questions from the Consolidation Directorate, other Group departments and the Houses.
- Contribute to the maintenance and drafting of the Group Reporting Manual, accounting procedures and policy documentation.
- Draft technical alerts and newsletters on current accounting topics and participate in dissemination of Group accounting principles and best practices.
- Contribute to normative watch and the implementation of new or amended standards, notably preparation work for the forthcoming IFRS 18.
- Participate in cross-functional financial projects and animation of the Group financial reporting network.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in or holding a Bac+5 (Master's) with a specialization in accounting (e.g., Master CCA, Grande École, or equivalent).
- Strong interest in accounting standard-setting and regulatory topics (IFRS and French GAAP).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills; analytical mindset and strong drafting capability.
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines.
- Curiosity, rigour and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Fluent French and English (spoken and written).
- Proficiency with office productivity tools and familiarity with Power BI.
Skills
Experience
Apprenticeship-level role: no specific years of professional experience required. Prior internships or work experience in accounting, consolidation or financial reporting are advantageous.
Education
Enrolled in or holding a Bac+5 (Master's) in Accounting (e.g., Master CCA, Business School with accounting specialisation, or equivalent).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France. There are currently 3.321 open positions in Paris on Cerulean, with 73 added recently. Within Île-de-France, Cerulean currently features 3.735 open roles, including 104 recent additions. Across France, Cerulean lists 4.293 open roles — 140 of them newly added.
Culture
Kering combines a rigorous financial and operational framework with the creative autonomy of its Houses. The Group emphasizes diversity, inclusion and professional development, encouraging collaboration across functions while prioritising sustainability and responsible luxury.
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.