KERING Record to Report Accountant

Kering · Scandicci · €30,000 (stated in the posting)

Summary

Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across couture and ready-to-wear, 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. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering 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 2025, Kering employed 44,000 people and generated revenue of €14.7 billion.

Job Description

In this context of global finance transformation, Kering Italy Finance Shared Services is currently seeking a Record to Report accountant covering retail and Corporate entities. If you are passionate, curious and collaborative, come and join our dynamic team in Florence.

Your opportunity

Based in Scandicci (Florence) Finance Shared Service Center, the R2R Accountant plays a role in driving high-quality and efficient financial closing for assigned entities. Focuses on financial closing, account reconciliation, and reporting accuracy, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards, requiring strong hands-on experience in month-end activities, balance sheet control, and issue resolution to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

How you will contribute

Managing day-to-day accounting, taking ownership of key closing activities including journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments.
Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing with precision and timeliness.
Prepare accurate and compliant statutory financial statement in line with IFRS and local GAAP along with variance analysis and provide explanations for key fluctuations.
Support internal and external audits with organized documentation and clear explanations.
Proactively monitor accounting issues and escalate potential risks timely. Ensure adherence to internal control policies and strengthen control awareness.
Perform balance sheet reconciliation and follow up on open items, ensuring all accounts are properly reconciled and all balances are fully substantiated.
Drive process improvements and digitalization initiatives within the R2R cycle, leveraging SAP (FICO) to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and automation.
Participate cross-functional finance projects, including system enhancement, new accounting standard implementations and integration of new business activities.

Who you are

Master’s degree in Accounting, finance or related field
3+ years’ experience with a focus on GL Accounting and a very good understanding of General Accounting (IFRS and local)
Experience with month-end and year-end closings, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Experience in shared services or complex matrix organization
Experience using ERP systems.SAP experience is strongly preferred.
Good understanding of retail lease accounting (IFRS16) and retail business in general
Full proficiency in English and Italian – verbal and written and strong interpersonal skills

Why work with us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join the Kering adventure in a moment of extraordinary growth and become part of a thriving 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.

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

What we offer ?

National Collective Labour Agreement per gli Addetti alle Industrie Manifatturiere delle Pelli e Succedanei e Ombrelli e Ombrelloni
Indicative starting compensation: 30K€
Annual bonus opportunity according to company internal agreement
Benefits: in addition to those provided under the applicable National Collective Labor Agreement and by law, further benefits and initiatives may be offered in accordance with company policies (e.g. company canteen, ..)

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2027-01-04

Schedule

Full time

Organization

KERING ITALIA S.P.A.

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