Lead Accountant for Asset Management

2 weeks ago


Little Ferry, New Jersey, United States Rakuten International Full time

Job Description:
Rakuten International manages a diverse portfolio of businesses with a global workforce exceeding 4,000 employees.

The organization is celebrated for its pioneering role in e-commerce, digital content, advertising, entertainment, and communications, providing unparalleled access and enjoyment to over 1 billion members worldwide.

Our teams are dedicated to fulfilling the company's mission of enhancing merchant and customer experiences through innovation, collaboration, and a positive outlook.

Job Summary:
We are in search of a meticulous Senior Accountant to supervise our Fixed Assets and Accounts Receivable functions.

In this capacity, you will be tasked with maintaining a comprehensive and accurately documented fixed asset register, ensuring the correct recording of acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation of company assets.

The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in general ledger accounting for fixed assets, which encompasses general ledger management, month-end closing, financial reporting, and adherence to internal controls.

This role will also involve participation in various ad-hoc accounting and reporting projects, as well as Robotic Process Automation (RPA) initiatives.


In this position, you will assist in coordinating corporate accounting activities, engaging in monthly closing processes for general ledger accounts in alignment with IFRS and GAAP standards.

You will generate accounting reports and schedules for internal stakeholders and may also be responsible for external reporting. Your role will ensure that financial statements are accurately recorded, reconciled, and maintained in accordance with financial transaction recording standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Accounting Manager, you will maintain and oversee the company's fixed asset register.

Document the costs of newly acquired fixed assets, monitor existing assets, record depreciation, and manage the disposal of fixed assets.

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports concerning fixed assets.
Ensure all fixed asset transactions comply with company policies and IFRS standards.
Collaborate with auditors and the tax team to facilitate the audit of fixed assets.

Conduct detailed analyses of fixed assets, providing insights into variations and alerting management to any identified issues.

Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts related to fixed assets.
Work with other departments to optimize the purchase, utilization, and disposal of fixed assets.
Offer technical accounting IFRS guidance and support to all company divisions.
Engage in the ongoing development and maintenance of internal controls and procedures.
Support the design and implementation of process enhancements and best practices utilizing the Kaizen approach and RPA.
Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate and efficient integration of payroll data into the general ledger.
Lead the preparation of financial statements and reports related to fixed assets, providing comprehensive analysis and commentary.

Assist with internal and external audit requests, maintaining and reviewing J-SOX documentation, including system understanding, process, and transaction flows to uphold effective controls.


Qualifications:
To excel in this role, an individual must be capable of performing each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities necessary. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill the essential functions.


1+ years of experience in Fixed Assets, with a solid understanding of IFRS Accounting Standards related to fixed assets, including IFRS 16, accounting for leases.

Advanced proficiency in Excel functions and formulas, including VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, SUMIF, COUNTIF, pivot tables, and IF statements.
Ability to create and maintain complex spreadsheets for financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.

Proficiency in ERP systems, with the capability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies; experience with Oracle Cloud is a plus.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex payroll and benefits issues.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality work.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships.
Ability to work independently.
Results-oriented, flexible, resourceful, and self-motivated with the capacity to manage multiple deliverables to tight schedules.

Minimum Requirements:
5-7 years of relevant work experience required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
CPA or other relevant certification is a plus.

Five Principles for Success

Our global practices outline specific behaviors that make Rakuten unique and unified across the world. We expect Rakuten employees to embody these 5 Shugi Principles of Success.

Always improve, Always Advance - Only be satisfied with complete success - Kaizen.

Passionately Professional - Take an uncompromising approach to your work and strive to be the best.

Hypothesize - Practice - Validate – Shikumika - Utilize the Rakuten Cycle to succeed in uncharted territory.

Maximize Customer Satisfaction - The greatest satisfaction for our teams is witnessing their customers smile.

Speed Speed Speed - Always be conscious of time - take charge, set clear goals, and engage your team.


Rakuten provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Rakuten considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local laws.


The successful applicant for this role will be eligible for discretionary bonuses, health, vision, dental insurance, 401k matching, PTO, Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and other employee benefits as the company implements.



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