Senior Specialist Asset Accounting

Escalate structural issues, risks, and recurring defects to the appropriate channels

Implementation of Changes and Improvements

Contribute as SME to standardization and continuous improvement of B2C Asset Accounting processes and procedures

Work closely with the B2C process management team to ensure continuous improvement of underlying processes

Support the implementation of new or updated work instructions, tools, and systems along the process (e.g., SAP, Trintech - Cadency) including system testing and change management (e.g., end user training)

Document and align with the process management team on the updates required to the standard operating procedures and control matrices to reflect process changes and lessons learned

Collect improvement ideas, contribute to the operational improvement backlog and work with the team lead and the process management team on the prioritization

Participate in pilot activities, testing, and training related to changes impacting the operational line

Process Accuracy and Reconciliation

Ensure accuracy of asset accounting entries (investment orders, capitalizations, depreciation) in accordance with IFRS/GAAP and company policies

Perform reconciliations of asset accounts and sub-ledgers, investigate and resolve variances, and ensure completeness of supporting evidence

Validate asset master data, escalating discrepancies and driving corrective updates

Maintain and test key controls around asset accounting postings and closing activities to support compliance and audits

Support month-end close activities by ensuring all asset accounting items are posted or adequately reconciled for financial reporting

Coach and provide guidance to peers on asset accounting workflows, closing activities and audit readiness

Stakeholder Management and Communication

Coordinate with Controlling, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and other finance stakeholders to resolve complex issues and align on the remediation

Serve as primary SME contact for internal stakeholders on asset accounting treatment, capitalization rules and depreciation

Provide clear, timely communication to stakeholders on the status of escalations, corrective actions and process changes

Support internal and external audit requests and ad-hoc queries related to asset accounting.

Education

University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related field

Relevant vocational education with significant experience may be considered

Experience

3–5 years of experience in asset accounting, B2C operations, month-end closing, or related financial operations, preferably in a global shared services organization

Experience working with accounting and closing systems (e.g., SAP, Trintech - Cadency) and performing reconciliations

Experience performing root-cause analysis and supporting system/process improvement initiatives, including change management (i.e., end user training)

Knowledge and skills

Strong expertise in asset accounting processes (investment orders, capitalization, planned and unplanned depreciation, asset master data)

Solid understanding of accounting standards relevant to fixed assets and investments (IFRS/GAAP)

Strong expertise with SAP FI/AA modules or comparable systems – SAP S4/HANA experience is an advantage

Solid understanding of internal controls and audit compliance requirements

Strong attention to detail for financial documentation and closing evidence

Ability to handle confidential financial records securely

Excellent communication skills and ability to act as an SME with stakeholders

Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and process-orientation skills

Other requirements

Very good command of English, both oral and written

Additional language(s) beneficial depending on team location and scope

High level of confidentiality when handling sensitive treasury and financial information

POSITION SCOPE

Reporting Line(s)

Solid line(s) to: Team Lead Asset, Cash and Bank Accounting

Working Relationships

Internal contacts:

Team Lead Asset, Cash and Bank Accounting

Head of Accounting & Reporting

Process management within Book-2-Close

Controlling, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams

Other Specialists within Book-2-Close and adjacent processes

Project team (e.g., for any implementation projects)

Internal Auditors

External contacts

Service providers or external business partners as required for daily operations

External auditors

Legal bodies

Tool and technology providers