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
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 Supervisor
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
Qualifications
PROFILE
- Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance - required
- 2+ 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 and Italian Speaker
- 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