Senior Accountant

Location Petaling JayaSelangorMalaysia
Type Full-Time
Seniority Senior
Posted Mar 1, 2026
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Join Kering in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, as a Senior Accountant. Contribute to a global luxury leader renowned for brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent. Ideal for candidates with 5+ years of accounting experience.

Overview

Kering, a global leader in the luxury fashion industry, is renowned for its portfolio of prestigious brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga. As a family-led conglomerate, Kering is committed to nurturing creativity and excellence across its diverse range of fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and beauty products. The company fosters an inclusive and dynamic work environment, offering employees the opportunity to contribute to its legacy of innovation and sustainability.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Prepare comprehensive financial statements including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow reports, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Assist in year-end statutory reporting, including audits and corporate tax submissions, and manage related queries and issues.
  • Support the implementation of the Group's internal controls framework and participate in transformation and process-improvement projects.
  • Contribute to the Shared Service Center's goal of becoming paperless by redesigning controls, practices, and processes.
  • Provide guidance and supervision to other team members and assist in decision-making by offering insights to management.
  • Drive fast close accounting processes and manage the transition of countries' Record-to-Report processes to align with global core processes.
  • Handle ad-hoc assignments as required.

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in accounting, preferably with professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or ICAEW.
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, with initial experience in a public accounting firm, preferably from a Big 4, followed by experience in a multinational corporation environment.

Skills

Independent operator with a fast learning ability. Self-driven with strong analytical skills. Agility and inquisitiveness. Ability to multitask and work under pressure with tight deadlines. People management skills. Meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Experience

A minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a preference for candidates who have worked in a public accounting firm and have experience in a multinational corporation environment.

Education

Degree or diploma in accounting, preferably with professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA, or ICAEW.

Benefits

Kering offers a stimulating and fulfilling work environment with opportunities for internal mobility and talent development. Employees are encouraged to reach their full potential through leadership skill development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Culture

Kering is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing differences in gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs, and sexual orientation. The company promotes a culture of creativity and excellence, encouraging employees to express their talents and adapt to a changing world.