Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

Fixed Asset Accountant

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMuntinlupa, Metro Manila, PhilippinesNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance, is required.
At least two years of professional experience in fixed assets is required.
General knowledge of accounting rules is required.
Experience with financial systems is required; knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have.
Intermediate-level familiarity with Excel is required.
A very good command of English at B2–C1 level is required.
Ability to meet deadlines is required.
Accuracy and proactivity are required.
Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility is required.
Effective collaboration is required.
Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
A positive and learning-oriented attitude is required.

Responsibilities

Maintain fixed asset modules.
Process fixed asset transactions and enter data for additions, capitalizations, retirements, and changes.
Analyze fixed asset account variances regularly and perform fixed asset reconciliations.
Ensure all outstanding transactions are completed before closing.
Perform fixed asset month-end closing in compliance with requirements and deadlines.
Perform additional tasks at the request of senior colleagues.
Prepare periodic and ad hoc reports as requested by the local team and management.
Follow applicable rules, policies, procedures, and instructions.
Provide support and documentation during internal and external audits.
Perform controls according to the ICOFR framework.
Assist with monthly KPI preparation.
Support senior colleagues in carrying out accounting department responsibilities and cooperate with auditors.
Seek improvements to existing procedures and guidelines.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have.

Job Description

The Fixed Asset Accountant is responsible for completeness, accuracy and timeliness of operations in the fixed asset accounts.

Moreover, he/she takes part in accounts’ analysis and supports senior colleagues in carrying out responsibilities of the accounting department and cooperates with auditors.

He/she follows Desktop Procedures and adequate policies and guidelines in place and seeks for improvements.

Performance should meet the requirements defined in the SLA/KPI’s applicable for the role.

Reporting Line: Reporting to FA Supervisor

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintaining Fixed Asset modules
Processing Fixed Asset transactions and data entry for additions, capitalizations, retirement, changes
Performing regular analyses of the FA account variances and FA reconciliation
Ensuring there are no outstanding transactions that are not completed before closing
Performing Fixed Asset Month End closing complying with the requirements and deadlines
Performing additional tasks on request of senior colleagues
Preparation of periodic and ad hoc reports as requested by local team, management
Following adequate rules, policies, procedures and instructions
Providing support and documentation during Internal and External Audits
Performing controls according to ICOFR framework
Assisting with monthly KPI preparation

Qualifications

PROFILE

Bachelors Degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance - required
2+ years of professional experience in Fixed Assets - required
General knowledge of accounting rules - required
Experience in financial systems (knowledge of Oracle E Business Suite is nice to have)
Familiarity with excel – intermediate level - required

REQUIRED SKILLS

Very good command of English (B2-C1 level)
Deadlines orientation
Accuracy and proactivity
Ability to adapt quickly and demonstrate flexibility
Effective collaboration
Analytical and problem solving skills
Positive and learning attitude

Additional Information

Based in Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines

About the Company

Société Générale de Surveillance

Testing, inspection, and certification services globally

SGS provides testing, inspection, and certification services to help clients meet regulations, ensure quality and safety, and gain market access. It runs laboratory testing, on-site inspections, and certification against standards, often with training and consulting, across a wide range of industries. The services rely on a global network of laboratories and offices that deliver localized solutions with global expertise. What sets SGS apart is its large global footprint and its emphasis on quality, integrity, risk mitigation, and sustainability, enabling it to serve a diverse set of customers from small businesses to multinationals. The company's goal is to help customers comply with regulations, improve product quality and safety, reduce risk, and boost productivity across markets.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland
Founded: 1878

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