Accountant, Fixed Assets

The Accountant for Fixed Assets (F/A) Accounting is an integral part of the team to ensure quality month end closing of F/A.  This position is required to review quarterly fixed assets reports and the preparation and posting of journal entries and G/L account reconciliations.  This position is also required to ensure that fixed assets records are complete, consistent with DFS’ accounting policies and compliant with local statutory depreciation requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and provide guidance to the team in handling day to day issues and month-end close activities.
• Lead in shaping the target Finance operating model for the team by optimizing processes and systems
• Ensure proper capitalization of cost and recording of depreciation/disposal/transfer of assets in compliance with local statutory tax laws and DFS’ accounting policies.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy and completeness of month end closing activities.
• Prepare and review Account Reconciliations.
• Liaise with internal and external audit as well as other outside parties as required.
• Respond and follow up on internal and external parties’ issues and queries.
• Prepare depreciation forecasts.
• Other adhoc projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Accountancy
• At least 5 to 7 years relevant working experience (preferably from a MNC environment or from Audit Firm)       
• People management experience is a must