Analyst, Fixed Asset (EMEA)

Responsibilities

Perform Fixed Asset transaction and ensure delivery quality in terms of accuracy, completeness and timeliness on a daily basis; Ensure that closing timelines meet the Group Corporate requirements; Perform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities and coordinate with Local Financial Services, Project Mangers, Controllers and other Financial Services functional teams to ensure timely and accurate closure of accounts for Evonik companies; Escalate major issue for a discussion to the Key Accountant /Team Lead if required; Ensure all related Internal Control Systems implemented in Fixed Asset complied to the control guideline which has been established. Execution of remediation plan to be in place, if any; Establish and maintain strong working relationship with various stakeholders including Local Financial Services, Division/BL Controlling , Center Of Excellence and other teams within the Accounting Hub; Coordinate on the changes of work instructions, standard operating procedures and document local/country specific variances for discussion and escalation; Provide support with regards of internal and external audit for relevant Fixed Asset topic; Continuously support in implementing process improvement and harmonization in areas of operation internally; Support and align on standardization across regions and globally by focusing on alignment of end to end business process areas in the Fixed Asset function; Support and contribute in improving productivity of Fixed Asset by conducting relevant benchmarking exercise and monitoring through KPI; Undertake any other assignments / projects that may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

Holds a Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Qualification in Accounting or Finance; At least 2-3 years of relevant working experience; Good verbal & written communication skills in English; A team player, meticulous, able to work under pressure and tight deadlines; Candidates assigned to support the EMEA regions and work according to the relevant shift hours; Self-motivated with the ability to work well both independently and in a team-oriented environment

Nice to have

Familiarity with Fixed Asset processes and IFRS16; Computer literate and have experience working in SAP or other major ERP system’s work environment; Exposure to shared services environment