GL (Fixed Asset) Accountant - Europe

Kerry Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in taste and nutrition is seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant in Kuala Lumpur. In this role, you will manage fixed asset activities for the EUROPE region, ensuring timely and accurate financial records. Ideal candidates possess strong SAP knowledge and experience in a Shared Services environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in Shared Services environment.
• Experience in preparing end to end Fixed Asset Transactions.
• General Ledger experience in accruals and reconciliations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor controls and procedures for fixed asset recordation.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual book closing activities.
• Reconcile fixed assets balances between FA and GL.

Skills

SAP knowledge

Accounting policies knowledge

General Ledger knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field

Job description

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Work Location: 1Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama)

Reporting To: GL Controller

Working Hours: 2.00PM – 11.00PM / 3.00 PM -12.00 AM

As a Fixed Asset Accountant, you will be responsible for accurately recording fixed asset activities for the assigned EUROPE region, working both independently and as part of a team. This role is essential for ensuring tasks are completed timely and accurately in line with the monthly close calendar. You will serve as a key business partner for compliance, tax, and statutory teams, collaborating closely with Country Compliance Controllers, the Group Team, the R2R Team, and across the Kerry Financial Services GBS team.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor of controls, procedures, and forms for the recordation of fixed assets.
• Perform book closing activities on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Record fixed assets by creating and supervising a system of procedures, forms, and controls.
• Validate and record newly acquired fixed assets and disposals in the accounting system.
• Track, compile, and record project costs at the completion of projects to their respective fixed asset accounts/categories
• Perform depreciation calculations for all fixed assets
• Revise and update the detailed schedule of accumulated depreciation and fixed assets
• Reconcile fixed assets balances at sub-ledger (FA) and general ledger (GL) every month
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare journal entries for all operational transactions, including PPE, accruals, and general adjustments
• Perform accounting analysis for asset cost, accumulated depreciation, and depreciation expense for period-to-period fluxes
• Provide appropriate accounting information to customers/stakeholders/controllers when needed
• Assist various cross-functional departments within the company in fixed asset accounting issues and queries
• Support auditors in conducting internal and external audits
• Review financial reports to identify and explain variances
• Apply knowledge of accounting policies surrounding fixed assets

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience with exposure to working in Shared Services environment.
• Strong SAP knowledge is a must.
• Experience in preparing end to end Fixed Asset Transactions and processes.
• General Ledger experience such as accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Intercompany Accounting and Audit Support (Internal and External) is an added advantage.
• Master Data Management (MDM) knowledge

Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.

Candidates must be resident in Malaysia, or have the right to work in Malaysia.