Fixed Asset Accountant

Position Overview

• Seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Senior Fixed Asset Accountant to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the end-to-end lifecycle management of the company’s fixed assets.
• Reporting directly to the Fixed Asset Manager, you will ensure the integrity of financial data, maintain compliance with accounting standards, and provide critical monthly and quarterly reporting.
• This position is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, possesses strong analytical capabilities, and is eager to contribute to the financial success of a global beauty leader.
• Looking for candidates who worked at large/fast-paced companies and have SAP experience (preferably S/4)

Key Responsibilities:

Fixed Asset Management & Accounting

• Asset Lifecycle Management: Oversee the complete lifecycle of fixed assets, including the timely capitalization of assets, recording of disposals, transfers, and write-offs in accordance with Group policies and local GAAP/IFRS standards.
• Depreciation & Reconciliation: Maintain the fixed asset ledger, ensure assets are depreciating appropriately and perform balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of the general ledger.
• Capital Expenditure (Capex) Monitoring: Partner with business partners and department heads to monitor Capital Work-in-Progress and ensure proper classification and documentation for all capital projects.
• Physical Audits: Coordinate and support periodic physical inventory audits of fixed assets across locations, identifying and resolving any variances.

Financial Reporting & KPI Analytics

• Performance Indicators: Compile, analyze, and distribute comprehensive monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to fixed assets and capital spend.
• Periodic Reporting: Draft and prepare various financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc basis for senior management and corporate finance teams.
• Variance Analysis: Conduct detailed analysis on account reconciliations/key controls to justify variances.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline. CPA, CMA, or active progression toward certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, with a proven, dedicated focus on fixed asset accounting and capital project management within a large corporate or multinational environment.

Systems Expertise:

• Advanced proficiency in major ERP systems (e.g., SAP preferred).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, index/match, pivot tables, large data sets); familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus.
• Technical Knowledge: Thorough, practical command of US GAAP and IFRS standards, specifically regarding asset impairment, capitalization thresholds, and depreciation methodologies. Strong understanding of SOX controls.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial policies to non-finance project managers.

Pay: $46.10/Hour