General Ledger and Fixed Assets Accountant

Role summary:

Perform general ledger and fixed asset accounting activities to ensure accurate financial records and timely month-end close. Support journal postings, balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset lifecycle management (capitalization, transfers, depreciation, disposals), intercompany postings where applicable, and statutory/audit requirements. Ensure compliance with accounting policies and meet month-end and reporting deadlines.

General responsibilities and activities include, but is not limited to:

1. Ensure accurate and timely GL postings and month-end close activities in compliance with accounting policy.

2. Maintain high-quality balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies with relevant business functions.

3. Manage fixed asset accounting activities and ensure accurate capitalization, depreciation and asset reporting.

Key responsibilities and activities include, but is not limited to:

1. Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journals in SAP ERP 6.0 (accruals, prepayments, reclassifications and adjustments as required).

2. Post payroll journals and other employee-related provisions in accordance with HR/Payroll inputs and accounting policy.

3. Perform month-end close tasks: verify postings, execute period-end checks, support trial balance reviews and close reporting schedules.

4. Prepare, maintain and review balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate variances and clear reconciling items timely.

5. Maintain and monitor Goods-in-Transit (GIT) related suspense accounts; investigate variances and coordinate clearing with Logistics/Procurement/AP.

6. Perform fixed asset lifecycle transactions: asset creation, capitalization, transfers, depreciation run support, impairment (if applicable) and disposals/retirements.

7. Validate capex supporting documents and ensure capitalization aligns with policy (asset class, useful life, componentization where applicable).

8. Process invoice cancellations in SAP ERP 6.0 in accordance with approved procedures and controls; coordinate with AP/AR and business functions to ensure correct reversal and documentation.

9. Support fixed asset physical verification processes and reconciliation of physical counts to the fixed asset register.

10. Prepare FA and GL schedules for internal and external audit; support audit queries and provide supporting documentation.

11. Support group and statutory audits by preparing audit files, schedules and supporting documentation; respond to audit requests in a timely manner.

12. Support intercompany postings and reconciliations where applicable; coordinate with other entities to resolve differences.

13. Produce regular and ad-hoc GL/FA analysis and reports (e.g., capex, depreciation, asset movements) to support decision making.

14. Support EBT/end-to-end testing, system changes and rollouts impacting GL/FA processes; participate in testing and cutover activities.

15. Support period-end controls by ensuring balances are blocked at period end (OB52), in coordination with authorised Finance users and per close checklist.

16. Maintain work instructions and documentation relevant to assigned tasks; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline GL/FA processes.

Personal qualities:

1. Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to reconciliation and problem solving.

2. Responsive to business stakeholders and able to explain accounting concepts clearly, while persistent in ensuring compliance with company standard procedures.

3. Committed to meeting deadlines and willing to go the extra mile during month-end close and reporting cycles.

4. Collaborative team player who can work with cross-functional and cross-cultural stakeholders.

Required Skills & Experience

Skills & Experience – Essential

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in general ledger and/or fixed asset accounting in a shared service or corporate finance environment.

• Hands-on experience with SAP ERP 6.0 (GL/FA modules) is required.

• Adequate Excel skill (formulas, pivot tables, lookup functions) for reconciliations, schedules and reporting.

• Solid knowledge of month-end close processes, journal posting, balance sheet reconciliation and fixed asset accounting concepts.

• Adequate written and verbal communication skills in English (required); proficiency in Chinese, Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese is an advantage.

• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Skills & Experience - Desirable

• Experience supporting audits (statutory and/or internal) and preparing audit schedules.

• Exposure to IFRS/local GAAP requirements relevant to fixed assets (useful life, componentization, impairment, leases interaction).

• Experience with multi-country accounting operations and cross-entity coordination.