Kering Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) Assistant
Kering P2P Assistant in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia — join Kering's Accounts Payable team to manage invoice processing and Purchase-to-Pay operations.
Overview
Kering is a global, family-led luxury group that houses several high-profile fashion, leather goods, jewelry and eyewear maisons, including Gucci, Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta. The Group is recognised for marrying creative excellence with commitments to sustainability and talent development; it promotes internal mobility and cultivates a workplace where craftsmanship, innovation and responsible luxury are central to the employer value proposition.
Role & Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices and related documentation within agreed SLAs, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Escalate and resolve problematic invoices and payment discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Execute period, quarter and year-end P2P activities and reconciliations.
- Respond to end-market and stakeholder enquiries, providing clear and timely updates.
- Support implementation and maintenance of Accounts Payable policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to increase process efficiency and effectiveness.
- Provide backup support to peers and perform ad hoc tasks as required.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Brands Finance and other internal stakeholders to ensure seamless service delivery.
Qualifications
- Diploma with a minimum of 1 year relevant work experience, or a recent graduate with a degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting.
- Basic understanding of fundamental accounting concepts, expenditure cycle rules and inter-company recharge principles.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines, manage time effectively and prioritise workload to meet SLAs.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build productive working relationships across functions and brands.
- Effective written and verbal communication in English.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to interact courteously with internal and external customers.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in transaction processing or Accounts Payable, ideally with direct exposure to the Purchase-to-Pay cycle; fresh graduates with relevant degrees may be considered.
Education
Diploma with at least one year of relevant work experience, or a degree in Commerce, Finance or Accounting (fresh graduates accepted).
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, with easy access to Kuala Lumpur. 54 luxury roles are listed in Petaling Jaya on Cerulean. Across the Selangor region, Cerulean lists 55 open positions. Cerulean currently advertises 145 open roles in Malaysia, including 2 added in the last 48 hours.
Culture
Kering emphasises creativity, sustainability and talent development within a collaborative, high-standard luxury environment. The Group values diversity and inclusion and encourages internal mobility and skills growth, offering employees opportunities to develop within its portfolio of Houses.
About Cerulean
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