Kering Inventory Control Accountant

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Kering seeks an Inventory Control Accountant in Shanghai to manage inventory accounting, month-end closing, SAP support and inventory reporting.

Overview

Kering is a global luxury group that manages a portfolio of high-end fashion, leather goods and lifestyle brands. The group combines creative houses with an entrepreneurial, brand-centric operating model and an emphasis on sustainability, craftsmanship and long-term value creation. As an employer, Kering operates across international markets and maintains centralized functions such as Group Finance and Shared Services to support its maisons.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Execute daily inventory system operations including sales auditing, monitoring stock transactions, reconciling discrepancies and validating data integrity.
  • Lead month-end inventory closing activities: cost calculations, valuation adjustments, provisions and reconciliations.
  • Prepare, analyse and distribute key inventory reports including Goods-in-Transit (GIT) aging and negative on-hand monitoring.
  • Collaborate with Brand Finance, Logistics, Retail Operations and Procurement to resolve inventory discrepancies and optimise processes.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and explaining inventory processes and controls.
  • Participate in implementation, enhancement and ongoing support of SAP inventory and finance modules.
  • Identify and contribute to continuous improvement and standardisation initiatives within the Finance Shared Services Center, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in inventory accounting or inventory controlling, preferably within retail, luxury goods or consumer products.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP, specifically within inventory and finance modules.
  • Solid knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP and/or IFRS) and inventory management best practices.

Skills

SAP (inventory & finance modules) GAAP IFRS Goods-in-Transit (GIT) analysis Inventory accounting Month-end closing Internal controls Audit support Cross-functional collaboration

Experience

At least 3 years of practical experience in inventory accounting or controlling, with demonstrable exposure to retail or luxury supply-chain processes and hands-on use of SAP for inventory/finance activities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

Workplace

The role is situated in Shanghai, Shanghai, China. There are currently 406 open positions in Shanghai on Cerulean, with 12 added recently. Within Shanghai, Cerulean currently features 432 open roles, including 13 recent additions. Across China, Cerulean lists 1.765 open roles — 36 of them newly added.

Culture

Kering cultivates a creative, entrepreneurial workplace that places strong emphasis on design excellence, sustainability and the autonomy of each maison. The finance and shared services functions operate in an international, collaborative environment focused on process excellence and rigorous controls to support rapid decision-making.

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.