Senior Fixed Asset Accountant responsible for Fixed Asset accounting operations for the France affiliate, requiring a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with CPA qualification and 3+ years experience in Fixed Asset accounting, in a shared services environment, on-site role.
Job Description
- As
the Senior Fixed Asset Accountant, you will be responsible for the
completeness, accuracy and timeliness of Fixed Asset accounting operations
for the France affiliate(s). The role requires a strong technical
accounting foundation, hands-on ERP / Oracle systems experience and full
professional fluency in French to liaise directly with local finance teams
and stakeholders in France.
- The
role holder takes part in account analysis, supports senior colleagues in
the accounting department, and cooperates with internal and external
auditors. He / She will also ensure that accounting procedures, policies
and controls are consistently followed, while identifying opportunities to
improve processes and ways of working. Success in the role will be
measured against agreed SLAs and KPIs, as well as the quality and
timeliness of service provided to the affiliates.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the
Fixed Asset module in Oracle end to end for the France affiliate(s).
- Process Fixed
Asset transactions and data entry for additions, capitalizations,
transfers, retirements and other changes.
- Perform regular
analysis of Fixed Asset account variances and Fixed Asset account
reconciliations for France.
- Ensure
no outstanding/incomplete Fixed Asset transactions remain open before
period closing.
- Perform Fixed
Asset month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing in compliance with
deadlines and requirements.
- Prepare periodic
and ad hoc Fixed Asset reports as requested by the France finance team and
management.
- Support statutory
and management reporting requirements relating to Fixed Assets for France,
including translation/clarification of local requirements where relevant.
Cross-Functional & Governance
Responsibilities
- Act as
the primary point of contact in French for Fixed Asset queries raised by
the France affiliate.
- Provide support
and documentation during internal and external audits.
- Perform controls
in line with the ICOFR (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting)
framework.
- Assist with
monthly KPI preparation and reporting.
- Contribute to
continuous improvement initiatives and finance transformation/automation
projects.
- Assist
the R2R Junior Manager with any other ad hoc activities.
- Support and
train junior Fixed Asset team members on accounting matters and
Oracle processing.
- Support
the wider R2R team with ad hoc accounting activities, projects and other
responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- CPA
(Certified Public Accountant) qualification required.
- Minimum
3 years of professional experience in Fixed Asset accounting, required.
- Solid
working knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/local GAAP as
applicable), required.
- Hands-on
experience with Oracle financial modules, is an added advantage
- Good
working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations),
required.
- Prior
experience working in a Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC) environment
is an advantage, though not mandatory.
Additional Information
- Fluent
in French (B2-CI level or above) — mandatory, as the role directly
supports French-speaking affiliates.
- Very
good command of English, required for internal reporting and
communication.
- Strong
deadline orientation and ability to manage a demanding close calendar.
- High
accuracy, attention to detail and proactivity.
- Ability
to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility in a multi-entity,
multi-currency environment.
- Effective
collaboration with cross-border and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Positive,
learning-oriented attitude and willingness to mentor junior team members.
