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Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for completeness, accuracy and timeliness of operations in the fixed asset accounts.
Moreover, he/she takes part in accounts’ analysis and supports senior colleagues in carrying out responsibilities of the accounting department and cooperates with auditors.
He/she follows Desktop Procedures and adequate policies and guidelines in place and seeks for improvements.
Performance should meet the requirements defined in the SLA/KPI’s applicable for the role.
REPORTING LINE
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Reporting to FA Team Leader.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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Maintaining Fixed Asset modules
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Processing Fixed Asset transactions and data entry for additions, capitalizations, retirement, changes
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Performing regular analyses of the FA account variances and FA reconciliation
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Ensuring there are no outstanding transactions that are not completed before closing
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Performing Fixed Asset Month End closing complying with the requirements and deadlines
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Performing additional tasks on request of senior colleagues
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Preparation of periodic and ad hoc reports as requested by local team, management
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Following adequate rules, policies, procedures and instructions
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Providing support and documentation during Internal and External Audits
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Performing controls according to ICOFR framework
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Assisting with monthly KPI preparation
PROFILE
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Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance - required
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1+ years of professional experience in Fixed Assets - required
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General knowledge of accounting rules - required
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Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have)
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Familiarity with excel – intermediate level - required
REQUIRED SKILLS
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Very good command of English (B2-C1 level)
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Deadlines orientation
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Accuracy and proactivity
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Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility