Fixed Asset Accountant

Basic Job Functions: This position performs the accounting for complex business transactions and executes critical processes involved in the global accounting close. This position also leads problem solving and process improvement initiatives by working collaboratively with other finance functions. Candidate must have adequate knowledge of accounting procedures, concepts and principles accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) or other regional bases of accounting. Essential Responsibilities: - Review capital purchase requisition for smaller entities - Review capital expenditure with project managers for smaller entities to ensure CIP is placed into service timely - Record fixed asset accrual in accordance with the policy - Record asset activation timely and accurately - Ensure asset tagging is performed, and asset record is complete and accurate - Record other fixed assets activities, such as asset retirement and intercompany asset transfer timely and accurately - Record lease entries related to lease events timely and accurately - Ensure that financial transactions are recorded in the appropriate legal entity - Ensure appropriate documentation is complete for fixed assets activities and lease events - Ensure appropriate approval is obtained for asset retirement, intercompany asset transfer, and asset impairment - Prepare projects, assets or manual journal entries as necessary and ensure appropriate documentation is complete - Perform month-end closing activities, including run depreciation, close fixed assets subledger period, close projects period, and perform analysis and analytics for smaller entities - Prepare and support fixed assets reconciliations and retain appropriate supporting file - Ensure fixed assets, lease and other related internal controls and processes are complying SOX and policy - Provide support for the audit of financial statements and internal controls - Provide support for the preparation of local statutory reporting and local tax reporting - Provide information requested by tax, FP&A, and other stakeholders - Collaborate and coordinate with asset/lease owner to complete fixed assets/lease verification - Perform physical fixed assets count in accordance with the policy - Support special projects and identify improvements - Solve or provide solutions to non-complex issues - Other duties and projects assigned - Travel is required when necessary to support shared services center activities Education/Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting - Professional qualifications such as ACCA, MICPA or CPA are an added advantage - 1-3 years of relevant work experience in financial accounting, preferably fixed assets, lease accounting, general ledger, and month-end close - General understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance - Working knowledge of major ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle are an added advantage - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including proficiency in Excel Required Skills/Competencies: - Process oriented with outstanding attention to detail - Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) - Aptitude and willingness to learn and develop skills - Highly motivated, accountable, results oriented - Resourceful and comfortable working with ambiguity. Candidate must be willing to work in Penang / Kulim. Candidate must be willing to travel to Kulim (if have necessary meeting need attend in Kulim manufacturing plant). Interested candidate may apply online or send your updated resume to [email protected] Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.