Deputy Manager - Fixed Asset Accounting

Piramal Pharma Limited; Mumbai; Presencial; INR 1.500.000 - 2.100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Piramal Pharma Limited is seeking a Deputy Manager for Fixed Asset Accounting to manage the full lifecycle from acquisition to disposal, including capitalization, depreciation, and transfer activity. The role interfaces with accounting, operations and IT to ensure accurate asset records in SAP and adherence to regulatory standards.

The candidate will support CAPEX capitalization, CWIP tracking, monthly depreciation, and audit readiness across India and overseas locations, driving process

Formación

• Strong knowledge of Fixed Assets Accounting, CWIP Accounting, Capitalization, and Depreciation posting.
• Hands-on experience in SAP, with strong proficiency in the Project Systems (PS) Module.
• Knowledge of the Investment Management (IM) module will be an added advantage.
• Sound understanding of project accounting, capital commitments, and foreign exchange accounting for CAPEX projects.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, or support projects preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across functions and locations.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, as the role involves regular interaction with overseas stakeholders.

Responsabilidades

• Manage budget allocation and budget transfers in SAP IM and PS for CAPEX requisitions.
• Maintain CWIP tracker for accurate recording, monitoring, and reconciliation.
• Coordinate with site finance and project teams to capitalize CAPEX timely.
• Initiate and execute asset capitalization processes in SAP PS.
• Analyze CJIC line items and assign asset classes for capitalization.
• Calculate, review, and post monthly depreciation per standards.
• Maintain and reconcile FAR regularly.
• Provide MIS reports for India and overseas locations.
• Support audits with schedules, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Coordinate with procurement, project and site finance for audit evidence.

Conocimientos

Fixed Assets Accounting

CWIP Accounting

Capitalization

Depreciation posting

SAP PS Module

S/4HANA knowledge

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

English communication

Herramientas

SAP

SAP PS

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Deputy Manager - Fixed Asset Accounting

Work to ensure the entire fixed asset lifecycle from acquisition to disposal, including capitalization, depreciation, amortization, retirements, and transfers is done on time.

• Reconcile fixed asset Subledgers to the general ledger.
• Prepare journal entries for fixed asset transactions.
• Prepare reports on fixed asset activity, including depreciation expense and changes in asset values.
• Help the site teams with data required for Physical fixed assets verification.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date fixed asset records in SAP, including asset master data, depreciation schedules, and transaction history.
• Interface with other departments, such as accounting, operations, and IT, on fixed asset matters.
• Stay up-to-date on changes in fixed asset accounting standards and regulations.
• Prepare and analyze fixed asset reports after the accounting period close.
• Ensure all fixed asset accounting procedures are documented and kept up to date with proper sign off’s.
• Troubleshoot and resolve fixed asset accounting issues.
• Provide support and training to other staff on fixed asset accounting matters.
• Support Stat/Internal, and other audits with data and clarifications required on Fixed Assets process.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage budget allocation and budget transfers in SAP Investment Management (IM) and Project Systems (PS) modules for capital expenditure (CAPEX) requisitions.
• Maintain the Capital Work-in-Progress (CWIP) tracker to ensure accurate recording, monitoring, and reconciliation of project additions, transfers, and closures.
• Coordinate with site finance and project teams to ensure timely capitalization of due and overdue CAPEX projects.
• Initiate and execute asset capitalization processes in SAP PS module.
• Analyze CJIC line items and ensure accurate assignment of asset classes for capitalization.
• Calculate, review, and post monthly depreciation in compliance with the Companies Act, applicable accounting standards, and company policies.
• Maintain and reconcile the Fixed Asset Register (FAR) on a regular basis.
• Perform capital commitment analysis and provide periodic management reports.
• Review and account for foreign exchange gains/losses related to CAPEX projects.
• Ensure availability and completeness of supporting documentation for all capitalized projects and maintain audit-ready records at all times.
• Support internal, statutory, and tax audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, including extraction and verification of invoices, purchase orders (POs), goods receipt records, capitalization documents, asset master data, and other relevant CAPEX-related records.
• Coordinate with procurement, project, and site finance teams to obtain audit evidence and ensure timely submission of audit requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive and audit-ready documentation for all capitalized assets and CWIP projects, facilitating smooth closure of audit observations and queries.
• Address audit observations and queries promptly to ensure timely closure.
• Prepare and circulate monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc MIS reports for India and overseas locations.
• Provide CAPEX forecasts and capitalization projections for advance tax calculations and corporate finance requirements.
• Actively participate in standardization, process improvement, and automation initiatives related to CAPEX accounting and fixed assets.
• Drive ERP enhancement initiatives and support SAP S/4HANA implementation and optimization projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of SAP S/4HANA-related projects and process transitions.
• Provide guidance and resolution for CAPEX-related queries raised by site finance and operational teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Fixed Assets Accounting, CWIP Accounting, Capitalization, and Depreciation posting..
• Hands-on experience in SAP, with strong proficiency in the Project Systems (PS) Module.
• Knowledge of the Investment Management (IM) module will be an added advantage.
• Sound understanding of project accounting, capital commitments, and foreign exchange accounting for CAPEX projects.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in SAP S/4HANA implementation, migration, or support projects preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across functions and locations.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, as the role involves regular interaction with overseas stakeholders.

Piramal Pharma Limited, offers a portfolio of differentiated products and services through its 17 global development and manufacturing facilities and a global distribution network in over 100 countries.

PPL includes Piramal Pharma Solutions (PPS), an integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization; Piramal Critical Care (PCC), a Complex Hospital Generics business; and the India Consumer Healthcare business, selling over‑the‑ counter products.

In addition, one of PPL’s associate companies, AbbVie Therapeutics India Private Limited is a JV with AbbVie Inc. and has emerged as one of the market leaders in the ophthalmology therapy area.

Further, PPL has a minority investment in Yapan Bio Private Limited.

In October 2020, PPL received a 20% strategic growth investment from the Carlyle Group.

PPL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. It prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin or ethnicity, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Our employment decisions are based on merit considering qualifications, skills, performance, and achievements. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, selection, training, social programs, placement, promotion, demotion, compensation and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.