Kering P2P Accountant
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 1, 2026
About Kering
Kering is a global luxury group renowned for nurturing some of the world’s most influential Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, and Boucheron. As an employer, Kering offers a distinctive environment where creative excellence, entrepreneurial spirit, and long-term sustainability converge. The Group empowers its talents to shape the future of luxury through innovation, craftsmanship, and responsible business practices. With an international culture grounded in diversity, inclusion, and shared ambition, Kering provides meaningful career opportunities for professionals seeking to contribute to exceptional brands while advancing a more sustainable and imaginative luxury industry.
Kering seeks a P2P Accountant in Shanghai to manage procure-to-pay operations, invoicing, and payment processing with SAP expertise.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process and verify employee expense reports in compliance with company policies, including receipt validation and documentation verification
- Review, verify, and accurately process third-party and intercompany vendor invoices with proper coding and purchase order matching
- Perform payment processing via e-banking systems, obtain necessary authorizations, and manage SAFE documentation for international payments
- Execute month-end closing activities including accounts payable reconciliations and aging report analysis
- Ensure ongoing compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control implementation
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and technical explanations
- Identify and contribute to process improvements and standardization initiatives across the Finance Shared Services Center
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on P2P experience, preferably in retail, luxury goods, or consumer goods sectors
- Proficiency in English for international communication (written and spoken)
- Advanced proficiency in SAP, particularly inventory and finance modules
- Strong analytical capabilities with meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in fast-paced environments
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in Procure-to-Pay operations, ideally within luxury goods, retail, or consumer goods environments. Demonstrated expertise in vendor invoice processing, payment workflows, and month-end financial closings.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Shanghai, Shanghai, China.
Culture
Kering fosters a dynamic, purpose-driven culture where creativity, entrepreneurship, and collaboration support the distinct identities of its luxury Houses. As an employer, the Group places strong emphasis on sustainability, diversity, and talent development, encouraging people to innovate responsibly while contributing to the future of modern luxury.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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