General Ledger Accountant
Job Description
Key Accountabilities
- Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Record acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation of fixed assets in accordance with accounting standards.
- Perform monthly reconciliation of fixed assets sub ledger with the general ledger.
- Assist in physical verification and tagging of assets.
- Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies GAAP, and statutory requirements.
- Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance teams to track asset lifecycle.
- Prepare reports on asset utilization, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements in asset management.
- Ensure Fixed Assets SOX controls are maintained effectively and remain free of deficiencies.
- Accountable for ongoing follow-up on open Fixed Assets items in coordination with relevant teams.
- Responsible for participating in the bi-annual Fixed Assets impairment process and ensuring timely recording of necessary adjustments
Skills
- Firm understanding of accounting concepts and experience with accounting information systems – Oracle experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and ability to liaise effectively with internal and external accounting teams.
- Understanding of account reconciliation concept.
Knowledge and Experience
- One to three years of experience in the accounting field is required.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.
- Knowledge of Oracle is an added advantage.
- General Ledger or Record to Report experience is an added advantage
Education
- Graduate in accounting. MBA/CA/ICWA (Intermediate) is an added advantage.