General Ledger Accountant

General Ledger Accountant

When our values align, there's no limit to what we can achieve.

At Parexel, we all share the same goal - to improve the world's health. From clinical trials to regulatory, consulting, and market access, every clinical development solution we provide is underpinned by something special - a deep conviction in what we do.

Each of us, no matter what we do at Parexel, contributes to the development of a therapy that ultimately will benefit a patient. We take our work personally, we do it with empathy and we're committed to making a difference.

• Key Accountabilities

  • Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

  • Record acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation of fixed assets in accordance with accounting standards.

  • Perform monthly reconciliation of fixed assets sub ledger with the general ledger.

  • Assist in physical verification and tagging of assets.

  • Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.

  • Ensure compliance with company policies GAAP, and statutory requirements.

  • Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance teams to track asset lifecycle.

  • Prepare reports on asset utilization, depreciation schedules, and capital expenditure.

  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in asset management.

  • Ensure Fixed Assets SOX controls are maintained effectively and remain free of deficiencies.

  • Accountable for ongoing follow-up on open Fixed Assets items in coordination with relevant teams.

  • Responsible for participating in the bi-annual Fixed Assets impairment process and ensuring timely recording of necessary adjustments

Skills

• Firm understanding of accounting concepts and experience with accounting information systems – Oracle experience is preferred.  

• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and ability to liaise effectively with internal and external accounting teams.

• ·       Understanding of account reconciliation concept.

   

  Knowledge and Experience
  

  • One to three years of experience in the accounting field is required.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required.

  • Knowledge of Oracle is an added advantage.

• ·       General Ledger or Record to Report experience is an added advantage

   

  Education

   

• Knowledge of Oracle is an added advantage.