Assistant Accountant - Fixed Assets and General Ledger

Duties and Responsibilities

FIxed Assets and General Ledger

• Apply solid knowledge and experience in accounting in the performance of the role. 
• Handle tasks in support of the month-end closing such as preparation of journal entries based on supporting information, documents, and calculations.  
• Ensure that all month-end activities are performed and completed accurately and in a timely manner according to the global closing timelines. 
• Analyze transactions before processing in fixed assets based on understanding of the company policy and accounting standards. 
• Communicate with colleagues to request for additional information, to encourage compliance with policies, to inform of additional requirements, and/or to resolve issues. 
• Effectively utilize systems and tools used in all fixed assets processes such as Ariba, Oracle Fusion, other related applications. 
• Understand connected processes and entries such as accounts payable, prepayments, and intercompany. 
• Understand system interfaces and how all transactions flow into the general ledger. 
• Assist in preparing monthly P&L analysis and Balance Sheet reconciliations. 
• Coordinate with other departments and colleagues to verify transactions and understand business rationale. 
• Ensure that internal controls are implemented to ensure validity and accuracy of accounting data. 
• Keep complete and orderly files of accounting records for audit trail and easy retrieval. 

Audits and Internal Controls Compliance

• Prepare accounting schedules as may be required for internal and external purposes.
• Implement requirements to comply with the company’s SOX controls.
• Support audit requirements and activities.

Others

• Provide support and key inputs to projects within the accounting department.
• Keep self updated with developments in business, and in local and international accounting.
• Uphold corporate values and company policies.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy or accounting-related degree from a reputable college or university.
• Minimum of (3) years combined work experience in accounts payable, general accounting, and/or audit.
• Skilled in using any accounting software/application; Proficient in MS Excel.
• Fluent in English – as used in effective verbal and written communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant
• Exposure to multinational operations will be helpful.
• Experienced in using Oracle, SAP Ariba, and any automated expense management tools.