General Ledger and Fixed Assets Accountant

Key responsibilities and activities include, but is not limited to

1. Prepare and post recurring and non‑recurring journals in SAP ERP 6.0 (accruals, prepayments, reclassifications and adjustments as required).
2. Post payroll journals and other employee‑related provisions in accordance with HR/Payroll inputs and accounting policy.
3. Perform month‑end close tasks: verify postings, execute period-end checks, support trial balance reviews and close reporting schedules.
4. Prepare, maintain and review balance sheet account reconciliations; investigate variances and clear reconciling items timely.
5. Maintain and monitor Goods‑in‑Transit (GIT) related suspense accounts; investigate variances and coordinate clearing with Logistics/Procurement/AP.
6. Perform fixed asset lifecycle transactions: asset creation, capitalization, transfers, depreciation run support, impairment (if applicable) and disposals/retirements.
7. Validate capex supporting documents and ensure capitalization aligns with policy (asset class, useful life, componentization where applicable).
8. Process invoice cancellations in SAP ERP 6.0 in accordance with approved procedures and controls; coordinate with AP/AR and business functions to ensure correct reversal and documentation.
9. Support fixed asset physical verification processes and reconciliation of physical counts to the fixed asset register.
10. Prepare FA and GL schedules for internal and external audit; support audit queries and provide supporting documentation.
11. Support group and statutory audits by preparing audit files, schedules and supporting documentation; respond to audit requests in a timely manner.
12. Support intercompany postings and reconciliations where applicable; coordinate with other entities to resolve differences.
13. Produce regular and ad‑hoc GL/FA analysis and reports (e.g., capex, depreciation, asset movements) to support decision making.
14. Support EBT/end‑to‑end testing, system changes and rollouts impacting GL/FA processes; participate in testing and cutover activities.
15. Support period‑end controls by ensuring balances are blocked at period end (OB52), in coordination with authorised Finance users and per close checklist.
16. Maintain work instructions and documentation relevant to assigned tasks; contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to streamline GL/FA processes.