Finance Accountant Fixed Assets

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Fixed asset is accountable for recording the cost of newly-acquired fixed assets (both tangible and intangible), tracking existing fixed assets, recording depreciation, and accounting for the disposition of fixed assets. Guaranteeing the veracity, integrity, valuation, and exposure of financial data.

Key responsibilities

• Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the recordation of fixed assets.
• Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.
• Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets.
• Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets and assist the auditors in their inquiries.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred. Must be detail oriented.
• Fixed asset accounting experience.
• Excellent Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Able to manage time effectively within a busy environment whilst having accuracy and close attention to detail.
• Ability to work as a team player.
• Demonstrates strong work ethic and ability to work on own initiative.