Senior Accounts Executive, Fixed Assets (Contract to Perm)

Join a dynamic shared services team in Kuala Lumpur where you will take ownership of end-to-end fixed asset accounting across a regional portfolio. This role offers strong exposure to IFRS/US GAAP, opportunities to streamline processes, and the chance to work in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end fixed asset processes, including asset additions, transfers, and retirements, with timely and accurate documentation.
• Maintain a complete and accurate fixed asset register monthly, ensuring proper classification, capitalization, and tracking of all assets.
• Perform reconciliation of fixed asset data between operational systems and accounting systems, resolving discrepancies and ensuring data integrity.
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation, reviewing useful lives and ensuring compliance with company policy and accounting standards.
• Reconcile fixed asset balances to general ledger accounts, preparing schedules and investigating variances as needed.
• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual fixed asset reports, including roll-forwards and supporting analyses.
• Participate in physical asset counts, validating asset existence, condition, and location; support follow-up investigations.
• Assist with internal and external audit requests, providing documentation, explanations, and reconciliation support.
• Develop and enhance fixed asset accounting policies, SOPs, and internal controls to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP/local GAAP regarding capitalization, impairment, depreciation, and asset disposals.
• Provide general accounting support and assist with other finance tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Min of 4-5 years of hands-on experience in fixed asset accounting.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and fixed asset lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with fixed asset modules in SAP and operational asset tracking system.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to details.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.