Global Operations Fixed Asset Accountant

Summary

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. At Apple, we craft products and experiences people once couldn't have envisioned, and now can't imagine living without. If you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact, a career with Apple might be your ideal job. Just be prepared to dream big!

We believe that collaboration is one of our key strengths, and every day we will connect you with your peers and colleagues at one of the most diverse companies in the world. As an individual, you'll be a key player within the function.

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Global Fixed Asset Accountant to join our dynamic Global finance team. This role will be pivotal in managing the company's global fixed assets and intangible assets, ensuring accuracy, compliance with US GAAP and relevant local GAAPs, and driving continuous improvement in processes. The successful candidate will play a key role in transformative change through automation and strategic project execution across all regions.

Responsibilities

Global Fixed Asset Accounting: Own the global accounting and reporting for fixed assets, including property, plant, equipment, and critical intangible assets as designated. Ensure accurate capitalization, depreciation/amortization, disposals, and impairment analysis in accordance with US GAAP, relevant local GAAPs, and company policies across all regions (APAC, GC, EMEIA, and ALAC).

Process Transformation & Optimization: Drive transformative change within fixed asset and intangible asset accounting through process automation, system optimization, and strategic project execution to enhance efficiency, control, and data integrity.

Month/Quarter-End Close: Contribute to the timely and accurate month-end and quarter-end close processes for fixed assets and intangible assets, including preparing journal entries, performing reconciliations, and providing robust supporting documentation for financial reporting.

• Governance & Risk Management: Establish and maintain a robust governance framework for the global team, proactively managing financial risk and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Audit & Compliance: Act as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors, providing comprehensive support and documentation related to the global team. Ensure strong internal controls are in place and operating effectively.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with business partners, including Record-to-Report (R2R) accountants, business finance teams, operations, tax, and Corporate accounting, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of fixed asset and intangible asset processes and data.

Reporting & Analysis: Prepare timely and accurate fixed asset and intangible asset schedules, reconciliations as required. Collaborate closely with Corporate accounting to ensure accurate reporting of fixed assets and/or intangible assets

Minimum Qualifications

3-5 years professional experience in accounting, finance, or similar field

• Bachelor degree or higher in Accounting or related field
• Excellent SAP knowledge or equivalent ERP experience
• Demonstrated multi-national experience

Accounting qualifications such as CPA, ACA, ACCA, etc

Strong expertise in US GAAP is essential, with demonstrated experience navigating and applying various local GAAP differences across multiple jurisdictions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fixed asset accounting principles
• Can demonstrate solid understanding of intangible accounting principles
• Demonstrates experience working Global organization
• Proficient in data visualisation and reporting tools such as Tableau or Dataiku (desirable).
• Exhibits exceptional problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic situations.
• Is action-oriented, proactive, and demonstrates a results-driven approach.
• Effectively manages conflicts and fosters collaborative solutions.
• Remains resilient under pressure and consistently meets deadlines.