Accountant

Location Petaling JayaSelangorMalaysia
Type Full-Time
Seniority Mid-Level
Posted Nov 25, 2025
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Join Kering in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia as an Accountant. Be part of a global luxury group, contributing to financial processes and transformations.

Overview

Kering is a distinguished global luxury group, renowned for its stewardship of iconic brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga, among others. As a family-led conglomerate, Kering is committed to nurturing creativity and excellence across its diverse portfolio, which spans ready-to-wear, couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear, and beauty. The Group is dedicated to sustainability and cultural enrichment, employing over 47,000 individuals worldwide and generating significant revenue. Kering fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment, encouraging talent development and internal mobility.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Prepare comprehensive financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Assist the Finance Manager with year-end statutory reporting, including audits, corporate tax, and GST submissions.
  • Support the implementation of Kering Group's internal controls framework and participate in transformation or process-improvement projects.
  • Contribute to the Shared Service Center's goal of becoming paperless by redesigning controls, practices, and processes.
  • Handle ad-hoc assignments as required.

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in accounting.
  • 5 years of professional experience, preferably with initial experience in a public accounting firm, ideally from a Big 4 firm, followed by relevant experience in an MNC environment.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting standards. Experience with major financial systems and processes such as SAP, Oracle, or Blackline. Independent operator with a fast learning ability. Analytical mindset with agility and inquisitiveness. Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with tight deadlines. Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in foreign languages such as Korean, Vietnamese, or Japanese.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in accounting, with a preference for candidates with initial public accounting firm experience, particularly from Big 4 firms, followed by experience in an MNC environment.

Education

Degree or diploma in accounting.

Benefits

Kering offers a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment with opportunities for talent development and internal mobility, fostering leadership skills and potential growth.

Culture

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce, embracing diversity in all its forms to enrich the workplace. The company values talent expression and adaptability, promoting a culture of inclusivity and equal opportunity.