KERING Assistant Accountant - P2P (Japanese Speaker)

Your opportunity

The Assistant Accountant – P2P (Payment) will perform routine and transactional processing within the Accounts Payable function to ensure quality and accurate completion of services and key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA).

How you will contribute

Daily / weekly BAU supports:

• Batch Payments – perform Pre & Post payment controls check prior / after payment run
• Execute emergency payments – Accordance to Project Alfred exceptions & payments controls checks prior / after payment run
• Perform manual payments – input payments in Bank portal
• Update the logs as and when payments executed
• Backing up peers if required.
• Ad hoc tasks as and when required

Meeting service levels:

• Execute & release batch payments accordance to payment schedule
• Execute & release emergency payments before bank cut-off
• Attempt / addressing Invoice Processing Team / Brands and Vendors inquires within 2 days

Process Excellence

• Assist with new process implementations
• Assist in maintenance of Treasury and Account 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
• Testing of new processes and systems for improved payment processing.

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Assist in addressing stakeholder issues and requests
• Establish and maintain working relationship with brands where applicable

People Management

• Create a positive work environment that fosters team performance
• Train new team members and share knowledge and job experience
• Enhance team interaction and optimize team effectiveness

Who you are?

• Degree in Accounting/ Professional certification in ACCA, CPA or MIA
• 1-2 years prior related job experience required

• Business proficiency in English and Japanese Language skills – reading, writing & speaking (JLPT – N2 to N3).

• Good understanding and knowledge of SAP is required
• Industry or shared services experience a plus
• Knowledge of fundamental accounting concepts, practices and procedures
• Knowledge of chart of accounts, profit & loss and balance sheet reports
• Knowledge of the inter-company recharge principles and rules
• Understanding of general administrative duties and procedures
• Ability to assess and promptly resolve problems
• Good knowledge of OpCo business
• Advanced knowledge and use of office productivity tools (MS Office)
• Ability to use SAP FI/CO module is an added advantage
• Ability to motivate and cultivate strong teamwork
• Good negotiation skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English (e.g. presentation, listening, report writing)
• Excellent interpersonal skills (e.g. tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to motivate others)
• Experienced in handling sensitive issues/ situations and cultural sensitivities
• Quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to interact courteously with customers and ensure interactions are of a high quality of service.
• Ability to analyze customer needs through soliciting, evaluating and acting upon customer feedback
• Ability to coordinate with other internal departments to deliver seamless service to customers
• Ability to build strong relationships with customers

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.