General & Op Acctng. Specialist Advisor

• Asset Accounting

• Manage the full accounting lifecycle for intangible assets, including capitalization of costs, amortization calculations, and impairment testing.
• Ensure the accurate and timely recording of all intangible asset transactions in accordance with IFRS or GAAP standards.
• Collaborate closely with business development teams to correctly categorize expenses as either operating exp (Opex) or capital exp (Capex).

• Revenue Inter-Company Management:

• Recognize revenue by charging operating companies (OpCos) for the usage of intangible assets, applying a margin-sharing or cost-plus model.
• Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of transfer pricing policies to ensure all inter-company charges are fair, compliant, and well-documented.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to implement and maintain transfer pricing models.

• Financial Reporting Compliance:

• Prepare and analyze asset-related financial reports, schedules, and disclosures for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure all asset accounting activities are in compliance with internal policies, IFRS/GAAP, and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Provide comprehensive support for internal and external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor inquiries.

• Strategic Cross-Functional Partnership:

• Partner with RD, legal, and business development teams to provide financial insights on key decisions such as patent filings, licensing agreements, and acquisitions.
• Work closely with tax team to understand and implement tax strategies related to IP, such as the location of IP assets for tax efficiency, while ensuring compliance with transfer pricing regulations.

• Budgeting Forecasting:

• Collaborate with Global Asset team to understand financial forecasts and budgets for the asset portfolio.
• Monitor performance against budget and provide regular updates.

• Performance Metrics:

• Conduct rigorous financial and operational analysis of assets, including PL performance, cash flow, and market trends, to identify opportunities for value creation.
• Develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the asset portfolio, such as return on assets (ROA), yield, and operational costs. Present these metrics to senior management and other stakeholders.

• Strong attention to details with a high degree of accuracy.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Display good planning and organizing abilities.
• Knowledge and prior exposure to international entities, foreign currency and inter-company transactions
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of accounting standards, especially IFRS 15, IFRS 16, IAS 36, IAS 38 etc.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems like SAP and BPC (added advantage) .
• Able to deal with different individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Take full ownership of end-to-end scope.
• Deadline driven with ability to cope with difficult situations.
• Have a solution-oriented mindset.
• Proactive approach with the ability to think ahead in a fast-paced environment.

• Extensive experience in a comparable role within a global organization
• Advanced expertise in statutory accounting
• Significant proficiency in financial systems and software

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