General Ledger Accountant

About the role

The General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for managing the fixed‑asset accounting function, ensuring accurate recording, valuation, and reporting of all company assets. This role works closely with finance teams and department heads to maintain compliance with accounting policies and support project cost capitalization.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and maintain control systems, procedures, and accounting forms for fixed‑asset recording.
• Assign unique identification numbers to assets and record acquisitions and disposals.
• Monitor project cost capitalization to fixed‑asset accounts and close them upon project completion.
• Reconcile the Fixed Assets Subledger with the General Ledger control account.
• Prepare and maintain the Fixed Assets Register, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Calculate depreciation in line with company policies.
• Conduct physical inventory and verification of fixed assets.
• Perform fixed‑asset analyses and support periodic impairment assessments.
• Track expenditures against the approved capital budget and management authorizations.
• Prepare periodic and ad‑hoc reports on asset status and progress for management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, majoring in Accounting.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a similar accounting or finance role.

Required skills