KERING Senior Accountant - P2P (Invoice Processing) - Mandarin Speaker

About Kering

Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across ready-to-wear and couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beaut. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering's Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group's commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy. In 2024, Kering employed 47,000 people and generated revenue of 17.2 billion.

Your opportunity

The Senior Accountant P2P will lead in performing transactions of a more complex nature, as well as overseeing the responsibilities of assistant and accountant within Invoice Processing. This includes supporting the management/drive of key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).

How will you contribute:

Transaction Processing

• Monitor team processes including:

> Invoice processing (back-up to the Invoice processing team)

> Escalation process of exceptional handling

> Period/quarter/year end processing

• Perform more complex process activities
• Assist in troubleshooting, decision making and the identification and communication of potential issues/risks
• Monitor, manage and improve service levels
• Attend Service Review Meeting as required, and support required action plans

Process Excellence

• Perform new process implementations
• Maintenance of Accounts Payable general policies & procedures
• Assist in monitoring performance measures/key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Participate in continuous improvement in process efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensure internal controls programs are adhered to
• Comply with accounting principles, SSC standards and SLAs

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Address customer issues and requests
• Establish and maintain strong working relationship within team

People Management

• Create a positive work environment that fosters team performance
• Organise and conduct regular meetings and communications with team members
• Coach team members to improve skills and knowledge required to perform his/her jobeffectively
• Conduct team members performance evaluation and review
• Train new team members and share knowledge and job experience
• Set Performance Objectives with direct reports
• Counsel team members on performance improvement and career development
• Resolve management team conflict with sensitivity, tact and fairness
• Ensure balanced workload for team members

Workload and Resource Management

• Assist in monitoring resource utilisation and managing resource allocation
• Allocate resources efficiently to ensure smooth invoice processing activities for all markets.

Financial Management, Budgeting and Reporting

• Assist Accounts Payable Manager in compiling inputs to key business and financial management processes and measures

Who you are:

• Degree in relevant field (Commerce, Finance, Accounting)
• At least 4+ years prior related job experience required (preferably experience with leading a team and/or project)
• Good understanding and knowledge of SAP is required
• Industry or shared services experience a plus
• Knowledge of general accounting concepts, rules and requirements. Sufficient level of knowledge to perform complex accounting activities as appropriate.
• Knowledge of expenditure cycle and rules (e.g. purchase orders, invoices, credit/debit notes, payment terms etc.)
• Knowledge of the inter-company recharge principles and rules
• Good general cross-functional knowledge
• Advanced knowledge and use of office productivity tools
• Experience in SAP FI/CO module is an added advantage
• Good planning, organization skills and leadership experience
• Ability to counsel and coach is an added advantage

Why work with us

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation enrich 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.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a dynamic team 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.