Global Operations Fixed Asset Accountant

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Fixed Asset Accountant to join our dynamic Global finance team. This role will be pivotal in managing the company's global fixed assets and intangible assets, ensuring accuracy, compliance with US GAAP and relevant local GAAPs, and driving continuous improvement in processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in transformative change through automation and strategic project execution across all regions.

Global Fixed Asset Accounting: Own the global accounting and reporting for fixed assets, including property, plant, equipment, and critical intangible assets as designated. Ensure accurate capitalization, depreciation/amortization, disposals, and impairment analysis in accordance with US GAAP, relevant local GAAPs, and company policies across all regions (APAC, GC, EMEIA, and ALAC).
Process Transformation & Optimization: Drive transformative change within fixed asset and intangible asset accounting through process automation, system optimization, and strategic project execution to enhance efficiency, control, and data integrity.
Month/Quarter-End Close: Contribute to the timely and accurate month-end and quarter-end close processes for fixed assets and intangible assets, including preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and providing robust supporting documentation for financial reporting.
Governance & Risk Management: Establish and maintain a robust governance framework for the global team, proactively managing financial risk and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
Audit & Compliance: Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, providing comprehensive support and documentation related to the global team. Ensure strong internal controls are in place and operating effectively.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with business partners, including Record-to-Report (R2R) accountants, business finance teams, operations, tax, and Corporate accounting, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of fixed asset and intangible asset processes and data.
Reporting & Analysis: Prepare timely and accurate fixed asset and intangible asset schedules, reconciliations as required. Collaborate closely with Corporate accounting to ensure accurate reporting of fixed assets and/or intangible assets

3-5 years professional experience in accounting, finance, or similar field
Bachelor degree or higher in Accounting or related field
Excellent SAP knowledge or equivalent ERP experience
Demonstrated multi-national experience
Accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, etc
Experience in fixed asset accounting principles
Strong expertise in US GAAP is essential, with demonstrated experience navigating and applying various local GAAP differences across multiple jurisdictions.

Can demonstrate solid understanding of intangible accounting principles
Demonstrates experience working Global organization
Proficient in data visualisation and reporting tools such as Tableau or Dataiku (desirable).
Exhibits exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic situations.
Is action-oriented, proactive, and demonstrates a results-driven approach.
Effectively manages conflicts and fosters collaborative solutions.
Remains resilient under pressure and consistently meets deadlines.

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