Fixed Assets Accountant

Brown-Forman; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 600.000 - 900.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brown-Forman Guadalajara seeks a Fixed Assets Accountant to coordinate accounting, reporting and analysis for Mexico units’ fixed assets, leases and prepaid expenses. You will work with production, corporate accounting and auditors to ensure GAAP compliance and timely asset postings.

The role involves month-end close, depreciation calculations, asset impairments, and participation in SOX controls. Strong English and Spanish skills are required; you will engage in process automation and

Formación

• At least two years in a similar role.
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across levels within the organization.
• High degree of independent judgment and initiative.
• Experience with US GAAP and Mexican IFRS related to fixed assets.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate fixed assets tasks including month-end close and adjustments.
• Post assets in fixed asset ledgers accurately and timely.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and liaise with auditors.
• Manage Construction in Progress, capitalization, disposals, and lease activity per ASC 842.
• Prepare depreciation, write-offs and impairment analyses as needed.
• Prepare reconciliations and respond to inquiries during audits.
• Support SOX controls and continuous process improvement for fixed assets.
• Provide training on asset accounting policies and procedures.

Conocimientos

Strong communicator

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Influence across levels

Herramientas

Google G Suite

Excel

SAP

Blackline

Visual Lease

Descripción del empleo

Quote from Hiring Manager

This exciting role has the responsibility for coordinating financial accounting, reporting and analytical activities with regards to the Mexico Fixed Assets, leasing and prepaid expenses.

Meaningful Work From Day One

The business in this region is growing. A great expansion of the production plant is in process to hold the increase of Tequila production. This is a great opportunity to have exposure to key areas locally and from corporate.

What You Can Expect

• Responsible for the Mexico unit´s Fixed Assets/Leasing/Prepaid expenses related tasks: prepare and document in adherence to corporate policy, including month end activities closing entries and adjustments.
• Safeguard accurate posting of asset in fixed asset ledgers in a timely manner
• Collaborate closely with Production, Corporate accounting and Auditors to ensure compliance with GAAP guidelines (ASC 360/340/842) and company policy and procedures.
• Ensure timeline and accurate bookings of Construction in Progress, Fixed Asset Capitalization, Fixed Assets scraping and accelerations
• Perform fixed assets depreciation, fixed asset write-offs, projections as needed and especially for budget planning purposes
• Prepare and review fixed asset account reconciliations and analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy and resolve account discrepancies on a timely basis
• Oversee SOX controls in Fixed assets process: CAR approvals, Capitalizations, inventory, disposals, asset transfers, leasing additions/disposals
• Plan, coordinate count and record results of periodic fixed assets physical inventory
• Periodic assessment regarding assets impairment
• Drive global process automation, documentation and continuous improvement initiatives for fixed assets geared towards operational improvement and alignment across legal entities
• Provide training and guidance to ensure that the review, approval, and accounting policies for capital purchases are globally aligned and consistently applied.
• Prepare supporting documentation and respond to inquiries for the company’s quarterly, interim and year end audits, including SOX internal controls processes and procedures
• Keep up to date Fixed assets information for Tax compliance purposes
• Ensure timeline and accurate recording leases in connection with ASC 842. Obtain information of new leases, term changes and lease terminations. Updating database on Visual Lease application for reporting and adjustments determination.
• Prepare journal entries and reconcile balance accounts within the scope that all the area requires, collaborating actively with the rest of the accounting team in the delivery tasks related to the Month End closing process
• Participate actively in cross training program to assure the business continuity for the area
• Participate and/or lead ah-doc projects or tasks for the area.

What You Bring To The Table

• At least two years in a similar role, preferably in a global company or dispatch
• Strong communicator with the ability to influence across all levels within the organization.
• High degree of independent judgment and initiative.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Experience making decisions and escalating sensitive issues.
• Strong US GAAP, Mexican IFRS and Tax requirements related to the scope of this position.
• Fluency (oral and written) in English and Spanish

What Makes You Unique

• Project management experience and strong organizational skills with ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment..
• Professional register in the Regional Accounting Council is desired
• Advanced computer skills with current, or ability to quickly build, proficiency of Google G Suite [Slides, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar and Mail], Excel, SAP, Blackline, Visual Lease

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Business Area: Global Finance

Function: Finance

City

Guadalajara

State

Country: MEX