Fixed Asset Controller

Hesto Harnesses (Pty) Ltd.; Natal; On-site; BRL 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Brazil is looking for a dynamic candidate to join their Finance team as an Asset Manager. The successful candidate will oversee the management of fixed and intangible assets, ensuring compliance and optimised asset utilisation. Responsibilities include maintaining an asset register, coordinating audits, and supporting business projects. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 5 years experience in finance, especially in the automotive sector, is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant Finance and manufacturing experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control all aspects of fixed and intangible assets.
• Coordinate and conduct regular verification of assets.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Asset management

Compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Hesto is looking for a dynamic and energetic candidate to join Finance team. A successful candidate will manage and control all aspects of fixed and intangible assets within the organisation, ensuring accurate recording, compliance, and optimisation of asset utilisation.

Fixed Asset Register Management

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register for all tangible and intangible assets.
• Ensure all asset acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and impairments are correctly recorded and documented.

Asset Verification and Audits

• Coordinate and conduct regular physical verification of assets across all sites.
• Prepare for and support internal and external audits relating to fixed assets.

Asset Capitalisation, Depreciation and Amortisation

• Ensure timely and accurate capitalisation of assets in accordance with company policy and accounting standards.
• Calculate and process monthly depreciation, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards.

Asset Reporting and Analysis

Compliance and Policy Adherence

• Ensure all asset management activities comply with company policies, procedures, and statutory requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of asset management policies and procedures.

Support for Business Cases and Projects

• Assist in the preparation of business cases for asset acquisitions, disposals, and project‑related investments, specifically DCF’s and related analyses.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of project assets in collaboration with the project accountant.

Process Improvement

• Continuously review and improve asset management processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control.
• Implement best practices and leverage technology to streamline asset tracking and reporting.

Liaison and Communication

• Act as the key point of contact for asset‑related queries from internal stakeholders, auditors, and external parties.
• Provide training and guidance to operational teams on asset management procedures.

AIS Claims

• Submission and management of the AIS claim process

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant Finance and manufacturing experience, preferably in the automotive industry.