Analyst, Fixed Asset (EMEA)

Evonik; Selangor; On-site; MYR 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Evonik in Selangor, Malaysia, is seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant to manage asset transactions, month-end close, and internal controls. The role requires 2–3 years in accounting, strong English communication, and familiarity with Fixed Asset processes and IFRS16.

Experience with SAP or ERP systems is a plus. The candidate should be a team player, able to work under pressure, and coordinate with multiple internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting or Finance.
• 2-3 years of relevant working experience.
• Good verbal & written communication skills in English.
• Familiarity with Fixed Asset processes and IFRS16 is an added advantage.
• Experience working in SAP or other major ERP systems is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Perform Fixed Asset transactions and ensure delivery quality (accuracy, completeness, timeliness).
• Ensure closing timelines meet Group Corporate requirements.
• Perform month-, quarter-, and year-end close activities coordinating with Local Financial Services and other teams.
• Escalate major issues to Key Accountant/Team Lead when required.
• Ensure Internal Control Systems for Fixed Asset comply with control guidelines.
• Implement remediation plans as needed.
• Maintain relationships with Local Financial Services, Controlling, and other teams.
• Adjust work instructions and SOPs for variances, discuss escalations.
• Support internal and external audits related to Fixed Asset topics.
• Contribute to process improvements and global harmonization in Fixed Asset operations.
• Support regional and global standardization of end-to-end business processes in Fixed Asset.

Skills

Fixed Asset knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills (English)

SAP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

What we offer

At Evonik, you’re part of a global chemical company working in many sectors that go beyond chemistry. From lipids for tomorrow’s medicines, biosurfactants for green detergents, additives for plastics recycling or membranes to help drive forward the energy transition, you’ll play an essential part in helping the world’s most essential industries succeed. Our success hinges on a diversity of ideas powered by people, not egos. Whether you’re a scientist or engineer, new to the team or established, in business, production, or anything in between – we cheer each other on. Because we believe we can do anything. Explore everything. And Be Part of Something Special! Find out more about the many benefits we offer: https://www.evonik.com/en/careers/why.html Meet the team and get to know the people behind Evonik: https://www.evonik.com/en/news/meet-the-team.html

Responsibilities

• Perform Fixed Asset transaction and ensure delivery quality in terms of accuracy, completeness and timeliness on a daily basis.


• Ensure that closing timelines meet the Group Corporate requirements


• Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and coordinate with Local Financial Services, Project Mangers, Controllers and other Financial Services functional teams to ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts for Evonik companies.


• Escalate major issue for a discussion to the Key Accountant /Team Lead if required.


• Ensure all related Internal Control Systems implemented in Fixed Asset complied to the control guideline which has been established.


• Execution of remediation plan to be in place, if any


• Establish and maintain strong working relationship with various stakeholders including Local Financial Services, Division/BL Controlling , Center Of Excellence and other teams within the Accounting Hub


• Coordinate on the changes of work instructions, standard operating procedures and document local/country specific variances for discussion and escalation.


• Provide support with regards of internal and external audit for relevant Fixed Asset topic.


• Continuously support in implementing process improvement and harmonization in areas of operation internally


• Support and align on standardization across regions and globally by focusing on alignment of end to end business process areas in the Fixed Asset function


• Support and contribute in improving productivity of Fixed Asset by conducting relevant benchmarking exercise and monitoring through KPI.


• Undertake any other assignments / projects that may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• Holds a Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting or Finance.


• At least 2-3 years of relevant working experience.


• Good verbal & written communication skills in English.


• Familiarity with Fixed Asset processes and IFRS16 is an added advantage.


• Computer literate and have experience working in SAP or other major ERP system’s work environment would be an added advantage.


• A team player, meticulous, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines.


• Exposure to shared services environment would be preferred


• Candidates assigned to support the EMEA regions and work according to the relevant shift hours.


• Self-motivated with the ability to work well both independently and in a team-oriented environment.