(FA) Fixed Asset Accountant

Company Description

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for completeness, accuracy and timeliness of operations in the fixed asset accounts.

Moreover, he/she takes part in accounts’ analysis and supports senior colleagues in carrying out responsibilities of the accounting department and cooperates with auditors.

He/she follows Desktop Procedures and adequate policies and guidelines in place and seeks for improvements.

Performance should meet the requirements defined in the SLA/KPI’s applicable for the role.

REPORTING LINE

• Reporting to FA Team Leader.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintaining Fixed Asset modules
• Processing Fixed Asset transactions and data entry for additions, capitalizations, retirement, changes
• Performing regular analyses of the FA account variances and FA reconciliation
• Ensuring there are no outstanding transactions that are not completed before closing
• Performing Fixed Asset Month End closing complying with the requirements and deadlines
• Performing additional tasks on request of senior colleagues
• Preparation of periodic and ad hoc reports as requested by local team, management
• Following adequate rules, policies, procedures and instructions
• Providing support and documentation during Internal and External Audits
• Performing controls according to ICOFR framework
• Assisting with monthly KPI preparation

PROFILE

• Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance - required
• 1+ years of professional experience in Fixed Assets - required
• General knowledge of accounting rules - required
• Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have)
• Familiarity with excel – intermediate level - required

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Very good command of English (B2-C1 level)
• Deadlines orientation
• Accuracy and proactivity
• Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility
• Effective collaboration
• Analytical and problem solving skills
• Positive and learning attitude

Additional Information

Based in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines