As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

The Role?

The Fixed Assets Specialist plays a crucial role in supporting the accounting department with a range of tasks, including data entry, reconciliations, and basic financial analysis.

 

Who WE are?

In Global Finance Services we thrive to embrace differences making sure everyone feels heard and valued. We believe that a rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, nationalities, and perspectives fuels innovation. We offer flexible career paths tailored to your strengths and aspirations. Our culture recognizes and supports everyone’s individual journey, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone succeeds though a collaborative environment.

As a result, for the past 4 years H.B. Fuller has been recognized as one of the 'Best Companies to Work For' by Exame magazine.

 

Why join H.B. Fuller?

Are you a creative and enthusiastic individual with innovative ideas to challenge the way things are being done? Do you relate with the saying: Do it right the first time? So do WE!

Are you looking for a company where people’s development is consistently a blue chip for all?

We provide training, coaching and mentorship programs worldwide and are committed to challenging ourselves to create opportunities for our employees. Our Global Finance Services Team has grown by more than 50% in the past 5 years.  

 

What will YOU do?

EIMEA and North America daily work: 50%

Maintain Construction in Progress;Handling of CER and Capitalization Process;Supporting the physical inventory taking for all entities all 3 years;Performing asset disposals and asset transfers;Fixed Asset period close activity including depreciation run;Integrity check general ledger – fixed assets ledger;Fixed asset reporting (e.g. C-File reporting);Provide Audit support;Keep all SOX requirements;Support CAPEX Reporting;Implement new facilities on demand;Work on fixed asset process improvement.

Process Improvement – 30% Support developing an effective RTR Fixed Asset process for month end analysis and reportingRecommend opportunities to continuously improve and optimize the RTR organization to drive productivity, faster more accurate close, robust financial control and deeper insights/analysis. Leverage best practices and workforce optimization tools / practices to make existing processes more efficient. Actively lead others in problem-solving and root cause analysis.

Support Fixed Assets Team Lead – 20%

Managing External and Internal AuditManaging Acquisitions and IntegrationsEnsuring all SOX related activities are completed in a timely manner

Minimum Requirements:

University degree in finance or economics or equivalent finance or accounting post-degree qualification.At least 2 years of related work experience.Fluent in spoken and written English, other language skills are also usefulExperience in designing, documenting, and implementing best in class processes and systems in complex organizationsStrong capabilities in Excel and PowerPointStrong knowledge and experience with ERP systems, particularly SAP.Expert in Fixed Assets, Management Information and Business AnalysisUS GAAP experience and KnowledgeStrong analytical and problem-solving skills. Self-starter with desire for continuous improvementExpert in Fixed Assets, Management Information and Business AnalysisExperience in successful process and system improvement initiativesStrong communication skills

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H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.