Job Description

Summary About Kering

A global Luxury group, Kering manages the development of a series of renowned Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, Jewelry: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735 as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beaut\xc3\xa9. By placing creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to set new limits in terms of their creative expression while crafting tomorrow\xe2\x80\x99s Luxury in a sustainable and responsible way. We capture these beliefs in our signature: \xe2\x80\x9cEmpowering Imagination\xe2\x80\x9d. In 2022, Kering had over 47,000 employees and revenue of \xe2\x82\xac20.4 billion.



Your opportunity

We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager - O2C who will report to the Senior Manager - O2C & R2R as part of our dynamic team in Malaysia. As part of the Kering Group\xe2\x80\x99s global finance SSC transformation program, this role will support for accounting and controlling processes for Malaysia and O2C function across assigned market.

How you will contribute

Lead Order to Cash (O2C) scopes that achieve the deliverable of to perform month end and year end closing with strong controllership. Streamline current practices to deliver quality and accelerated closing process on month end, year end and statutory reporting (include financial and tax audit and reporting).

Provide meaningful financial planning and analysis support to emerging Brands\xe2\x80\x99 on management reporting requirements including budgeting, forecasting and other ad-hoc activities.

Drive cross-team understanding of new Accounting Standards, apply and train technical principles to develop the team.

Document current processes (Business Process Master List) and ensure they are mapped to the global SSC model and calendar.

Support the roll out of Kering Group\xe2\x80\x99s internal controls framework (COSO) policies and processes, ensuring that control objectives are identified and that corresponding controls are designed, executed, documented and reviewed across each assigned market. The Finance Manager supported by the Regional R2R & Internal Control Manager, will drive the implementation of Blackline, Kering R2R solution for closing processes and compliance.

Leverage on digital capabilities to support SSC objective of becoming 100% paperless (re-designing controls, practices and processes).

Active involvement is required on ad-hoc assignments, process improvement initiatives and/or Kering Group\xe2\x80\x99s transformation projects.

Who you are

Technical skills and experiences:

Accounting/Finance Major with CA qualification,

5+ years of experience in finance and accounting roles

Minimum 2 years of working experience with a public accounting firm (Candidates from Big 4 are highly preferred)

2+ years of managerial experience on a large team (10 people and above)

Experience on major transformational projects \xe2\x80\x93 financial systems and processes are preferred.

Strong knowledge on SAP/ Blackline is preferred.

APAC Market exposures is preferred

Strong Retail & Ecommerce background highly preferable

Soft skills:

People leader

Self-driven mindset and results oriented

Agile, inquisitive and a problem solver

Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

Good communicator

Willingness to travel (ad-hoc)

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Atelier in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms \xe2\x80\x93 gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation \xe2\x80\x93 enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

Job Type Regular

Start Date 2024-02-08

Schedule Full time

Organization Kering services Malaysia

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