The Fixed Assets Accounting Analyst is responsible for managing fixed asset accounting in leading and parallel ledgers, and account for all fixed asset transactions, including acquisitions, transfers, cost center changes, retirements and balance sheet reconciliations. The Fixed Assest Accounting Analyst works with the Operational Planning and Resource Management function to understand equipment planning and optimization efforts. This person ensures that all transactions are performed in line with Schlumberger standards and procedures.
- Maintain asset master data.
- Be responsible for capitalization of assets at acquisition and transfer-in, and for retirement of assets at sale or transfer-out.
- Request asset transfers and processing intracompany recharges.
- Be responsible for assets under construction project accounting for long-term asset projects.
- Run planned monthly and unplanned depreciation, and verify posted results and period end closing.
- Review depreciation cost lines and relate with business key indicators. Provide cost variance analysis, highlighting opportunities or negative trends.
- Report monthly FP20 CAPEX.
- Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for relevant accounts and certify completeness.
- Supervise outsourced transactional fixed asset accounting and perform complex transactions.
- Understand and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance or related field, preferrable an Accountant.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in accounting, experience in fixed asset reporting is an advatange.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices and good knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards
- Proficiency in accounting softwares (e.g. SAP)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced excel skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of the team
- Good level English language is required