GPO Fixed Assets & Lease Accounting

Sims Limited (Sims) is a global leader in metal and electronics recycling, and an emerging leader in the renewable energy industry. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programmes available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimises waste and protects the environment.

The role

You will be the global subject matter expert for fixed asset and lease accounting, leading the end-to-end design and standardisation of processes across regions.

The role requires strategic stakeholder engagement, a customer-focused and technology-enabled approach, and oversight of high-quality delivery through the Global Shared Services team in Chennai.

What You’ll Do

• Own and design global end-to-end fixed asset and lease accounting processes.
• Drive standardisation, governance, and compliance across regions.
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end fixed asset and lease reporting.
• Partner with Shared Services to deliver quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Lead automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop dashboards and insights to support finance and business decision-making.
• Collaborate with Finance, Procurement, Tax, Treasury, IT and regional teams globally.
• Support system enhancements and process transformation projects.

About You

• 5+ years’ experience in fixed asset accounting or Record-to-Report environments.
• CA / CPA qualified (or working towards).
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS 16 (Leases) and IAS 16 (Property, Plant & Equipment).
• Experience leading or working with shared services or offshore teams.
• Working knowledge of external financial reporting.

• Demonstrated experience in using automation tools as it applies to fixed assets and lease accounting

What We Offer:

• Paid Parental Leave - 12 weeks for primary carers, 6 weeks for secondary carers
• Health Benefits - BUPA discounts for you and your family
• Wellbeing Support - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial Tools - Tailored superannuation sessions to support your financial future
• Novated Lease: tax-effective vehicle leasing, providing both convenience and savings

Interested?

Click ‘Apply' and upload your resume + cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you!

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organisation whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Pillars of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.