Assets Control and Inventory Officer

South African Nuclear Energy Corporation; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization in the nuclear energy sector, responsible for maintaining and verifying fixed assets. This role involves managing asset registers, assisting with audits, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience with ERP systems, contributing to the efficient management of assets. If you're detail-oriented and passionate about financial accounting, this position offers a great opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in an accounting environment, including 1 year in fixed assets.
• Grade 12 with Accounting and Mathematics subjects required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain asset register and ensure accurate tagging of assets.
• Administer write-off process and assist with audits.
• Compile monthly schedules for repairs and maintenance.

Skills

ERP systems (Microsoft Dynamics, SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Grade 12 with Accounting and Mathematics

National Diploma in Financial Accounting

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Keep tabs of the verification list register.
2. Highlight impaired assets to the relevant reporting manager for impairment.
3. Assist responsible persons with queries regarding their asset lists.
4. Ensure that each list is reviewed and physically verified at least once a year.
5. Review and correct subaccounts where applicable.
6. Ensure each asset is properly tagged.
7. Prepare for and assist internal and external audits with all physical verification requests.

Asset Register Maintenance

• Process transfer of assets between subaccounts and responsible persons.
• Update location, room, and serial numbers of assets as required.
• File supporting documentation for changes to the asset register systematically.
• Handle queries from audits related to asset register documentation.

Asset Write-Off

• Administer the write-off process, including assisting with form completion and providing financial info.
• Verify impaired assets where relevant.
• Process write-off transactions accurately once authorized.

Repairs and Maintenance Schedules

• Compile monthly schedules for repairs, maintenance, and small capital accounts by the 15th of each month.
• Conduct initial inquiries into transactions for capitalization and document findings.
• Assist senior financial staff in determining correct accounting treatments.

Assessment of Fixed Assets

• Assist in assessing remaining useful life and residual values of assets.
• Research residual values of vehicles under supervision.

Quarterly Asset Capitalization

• Gather information for asset capitalization within set timeframes.
• Assist with asset componentization inquiries.
• Ensure new assets are marked with asset numbers.

Stock Issue Recording

• Collect stock issue data from SCM staff.
• Capture stock issues into the inventory module of the financial system.
• Assist with queries and stock count preparations as needed.

Requirements

Key Knowledge & Skills

• ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics, SAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Competencies

• Analytical thinking & attention to detail.
• Focus, alertness, communication, problem-solving.
• Action orientation, decisiveness, time & self-management.
• Rule adherence.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 with Accounting and Mathematics subjects.
• National Diploma in Financial Accounting or equivalent (advantageous).

Minimum Experience

• At least 3 years in an accounting environment, including 1 year in fixed assets and inventory.