Senior Fixed Asset Accountant [French Speaker]

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

As the Senior Fixed Asset Accountant, you will be responsible for the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of Fixed Asset accounting operations for the France affiliate(s). The role requires a strong technical accounting foundation, hands-on ERP / Oracle systems experience and full professional fluency in French to liaise directly with local finance teams and stakeholders in France.

The role holder takes part in account analysis, supports senior colleagues in the accounting department, and cooperates with internal and external auditors. He / She will also ensure that accounting procedures, policies and controls are consistently followed, while identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. Success in the role will be measured against agreed SLAs and KPIs , as well as the quality and timeliness of service provided to the affiliates.

Responsibilities

Maintain the Fixed Asset module in Oracle end to end for the France affiliate(s).; Process Fixed Asset transactions and data entry for additions, capitalizations, transfers, retirements and other changes.; Perform regular analysis of Fixed Asset account variances and Fixed Asset account reconciliations for France.; Ensure no outstanding/incomplete Fixed Asset transactions remain open before period closing.; Perform Fixed Asset month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing in compliance with deadlines and requirements.; Prepare periodic and ad hoc Fixed Asset reports as requested by the France finance team and management.; Support statutory and management reporting requirements relating to Fixed Assets for France, including translation/clarification of local requirements where relevant.; Act as the primary point of contact in French for Fixed Asset queries raised by the France affiliate.; Provide support and documentation during internal and external audits.; Perform controls in line with the ICOFR (Internal Controls over Financial Reporting) framework.; Assist with monthly KPI preparation and reporting.; Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and finance transformation/automation projects.; Assist the R2R Junior Manager with any other ad hoc activities.; Support and train junior Fixed Asset team members on accounting matters and Oracle processing.; Support the wider R2R team with ad hoc accounting activities, projects and other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance or a related field.; CPA (Certified Public Accountant) qualification required.; Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Fixed Asset accounting, required.; Solid working knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/local GAAP as applicable), required.; Hands-on experience with Oracle financial modules, is an added advantage; Good working knowledge of Excel (pivot tables, lookups, reconciliations), required.; Prior experience working in a Finance Shared Service Centre (FSSC) environment is an advantage, though not mandatory.