Accountant – Global Fixed Assets (Mandarin Speaker)

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

What You’ll Love About This Role

• As a Global Fixed Assets Senior Accountant, you’ll play a pivotal role within our Global Business Solutions team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and insight across complex fixed asset accounting processes. This isn’t just about managing numbers — it’s about solving problems, collaborating across finance and non-finance teams worldwide, and strengthening the controls that keep our business future-ready.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review manual journals related to fixed asset activity, ensuring accuracy and strong supporting documentation.
• Complete assigned fixed asset account reconciliations in Blackline within established deadlines.
• Ensure timely accounting for asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.
• Partner with local country finance teams, responding to queries quickly and effectively.
• Provide audit support and ensure readiness for both internal and external reviews.
• Support regional and global reporting requirements, including monthly Balance Sheet and P&L flux analysis.
• Drive excellence in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, with a focus on fixed asset accounting.
• Safeguard compliance by ensuring processes align with company policies, audit requirements, and local regulations.
• Contribute to local, regional, and global projects, bringing expertise and collaboration to cross-functional initiatives.
• Champion continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to streamline and elevate fixed asset processes.

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven track record in a multinational environment and/or audit.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ability to apply it in complex scenarios.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills — diplomatic, flexible, and a “can-do” mindset.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Mandarin.
• Proficiency in reporting tools including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/CPA.
• Experience with JDE, Blackline, Alteryx, and W-Desk is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required.
• Flexibility to work additional hours at critical times (e.g., month-end) and, on rare occasions, public holidays.

What You’ll Gain

• Global exposure by working across diverse regions and collaborating with international teams.
• Visibility with senior leadership through contributions to high-impact projects and reporting.
• Opportunities to influence and strengthen financial processes, controls, and compliance frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with advanced tools and technologies that shape modern finance operations.
• A dynamic environment that values initiative, continuous improvement, and professional growth.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

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