(FA) Fixed Asset Specialist

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 93,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. The Fixed Asset Specialist 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: Reporting to FA Team Leader SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES - Maintaining Fixed Asset modules - Processing Fixed Asset transactions and data entry for additions, capitalizations, retirement, changes - Performing regular analyses of the FA account variances and FA reconciliation - Ensuring there are no outstanding transactions that are not completed before closing - Performing Fixed Asset Month End closing complying with the requirements and deadlines - Performing additional tasks on request of senior colleagues - Preparation of periodic and ad hoc reports as requested by local team, management - Following adequate rules, policies, procedures and instructions - Providing support and documentation during Internal and External Audits - Performing controls according to ICOFR framework - Assisting with monthly KPI preparation PROFILE - Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance - required - 1+ years of professional experience in Fixed Assets - required - General knowledge of accounting rules - required - Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have) - Familiarity with excel – intermediate level - required REQUIRED SKILLS - Very good command of English (B2-C1 level) - Deadlines orientation - Accuracy and proactivity - Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility - Effective collaboration - Analytical and problem solving skills - Positive and learning attitude Based in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines