GL (Fixed Asset) Accountant - Europe

Kerry; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry, a leader in taste and nutrition, is seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant based in Kuala Lumpur. This permanent position involves managing fixed asset activities and collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have a finance degree and relevant experience in a shared services environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in a Shared Services environment.
• Exposure to Fixed Asset Transactions and processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor controls and record fixed assets for the EUROPE region.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual book closing activities.
• Reconcile fixed assets balances at sub-ledger and general ledger monthly.

Skills

SAP knowledge

General Ledger experience

Master Data Management knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Job description

Requisition ID: 59292
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid

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.

Recruiter: #LI-NA1
Posting Type: LI