Fixed Asset Accountant

Job Purpose

Execute and monitor daily accounting operations in the general ledger, with a specialized focus on fixed assets, lease accounting, and intangible assets, ensuring accurate recording of financial data in line with IFRS and approved policies.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting

• Record journal entries for all financial transactions and ensure they match supporting documents and accounting standards
• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile account balances at month-end
• Review expenses/revenues for proper classification; maintain organized transaction records

Lease Accounting (IFRS 16)

• Set up lease contracts in D365 Asset Leasing; calculate present values and recognize ROU assets and lease liabilities
• Process lease payments and manage monthly depreciation/finance cost runs
• Track expiring contracts, post renewal accruals, and coordinate with the Commercial Expansion team on lease data

Fixed Assets & Intangibles (IAS 16 / IAS 38)

• Manage asset lifecycle in D365 Fixed Assets: capitalizations, CWIP monitoring, and transfer to active assets
• Maintain depreciation/amortization schedules and perform impairment reviews
• Capitalize and amortize qualified intangible expenditures

Closing & Reporting

• Post month-end asset journal entries, run depreciation/amortization batches, and prepare roll-forward schedules
• Support monthly/annual closing and contribute to financial statement preparation
• Follow up on facility payments; provide required data for internal/external audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent
• SOCPA or CMA preferred

Experience

• 2–4 years in general accounting, with exposure to fixed assets/lease accounting preferred
• Hands-on D365 experience (Fixed Assets and/or Asset Leasing modules) required
• Working knowledge of IFRS 16, IAS 16, and IAS 38