Senior Specialist Asset Accounting

**Service Performance and Issue Resolution** * Execute and oversee daily and monthly B2C Asset Accounting operational tasks, including settling investment orders, capitalizing intra-group service charges and own labor costs, and performing planned and unplanned depreciation, ensuring timely and accurate execution * Ensure the accuracy of financial postings, supporting documents, reconciliations, and closing steps related to asset accounting, ensuring alignment with closing calendars and reporting deadlines * Act as the escalation SME for complex asset accounting exceptions related to incorrect postings, mismatches, missing documentation, or unclear account balances; perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions * Identify and monitor (recurring) issues, perform root cause analysis and work with the process management team on the remediation or improvement to prevent recurrence * 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