Asset Controller

Dark Fibre Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector is seeking an experienced Asset Controller in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will manage financial registers and reports, oversee procurement, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. Applicants should possess a Bachelor of Commerce and relevant accounting experience, with proficiency in Sage X3 and MS Office suite.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience as an Asset Controller.
• Experience with cash management and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of current tax legislation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage procurement of vehicles and accounting functions.
• Approve financial transactions and agreements.

Skills

Accounting

Financial Analysis

Risk Management

Cash Management

Reconciliation

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Finance, Accounting or Business Management)

Tools

MS Excel

Sage X3

Quickbase

Job description

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg Deadline : June 15, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial Fixed Asset Register and WIP reports and supporting working papers
• Review and analyse monthly capital expenditure results to ensure accuracy of financial statements, making accruals and adjustments as needed
• Prepare actuals vs budgets and check budgets overs and unders, funds availability, remaining amounts etc.
• Process and reconcile balance sheet items – Cash and cash equivalents and asset classes

Approvals

• Approve Purchase Orders based on set criteria and measurables on Oracle
• Approve cash transactions
• Approve financial agreements for lease agreements
• Approve cash transactions
• Follow up on approvals e.g. approval by various managers (or reasons why approved by manager if budget exceeded)

Fleet management

• Manage procurement of vehicles with reference to (amongst other things) – accounting and bookkeeping functions, inclusive of fuel cards

Asset and Risk Management

• Manage full bookkeeping and accounting function (journals, utilisation, deductions, etc.)
• ESS functions : Ensure all information on sub-systems integrate accurately and completely into the ERP system (financial management of assets)
• Cost effectively maintains risk management of office equipment, vehicles and other assets
• Manage the costs of maintenance and insurance to be acceptable within the defined strategy and budget

Taxes

• Maintain wear and tear schedule and supporting working papers for income tax submission.
• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities

Requirements

Competencies and Minimum Requirements :

Knowledge, qualifications and experience

• Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance, Accounting or Business Management) or equivalent
• At least 2 years' work experience as an Asset Controller
• Minimum 2-experience in asset controlling and processing, cash management and reconciliations between sub-ledgers and trial balances
• Experience in General administrative processes and risk management practices
• Current tax legislation and regulations
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook
• Experience with Sage X3 and Quickbase beneficial