Asset Accountant (FAP-ACC-GA-2026-214-LD)
Core
Manage CERN's tangible and intangible assets, inventories, and Property, Plant and Equipment (PPE) while supporting financial reporting and ERP transformation.
Role type
Senior Asset Accountant (IFRS/IPSAS)
Builds
Accurate asset registers, financial statements, and compliant accounting entries for a large international scientific organization.
Domain
International Finance / Scientific Research Administration
Required skills
Asset accounting (PPE), IFRS/IPSAS, balance sheet reconciliations, depreciation/amortization, impairment testing, ERP transformation support, physical asset counting, financial statement preparation
Preferred skills
Experience in large data volume environments, international organization experience, accounting certifications (ACA, CA, CPA)
Technologies
ERP systems, Financial reporting tools
Responsibilities
Coordinate register updates and review useful lives/residual values; Analyze projects to identify new or upgraded assets; Perform accounting entries for asset movements and depreciation; Support ERP transformation; Reconcile balance sheet accounts; Maintain accounting policies and controls; Coordinate physical asset counts; Support external auditors and financial statement preparation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
