Fixed Asset Controller - Finance & Asset Management

Network Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Recruitment is seeking an organised and analytical Asset Controller to oversee the accurate management of the organisation's fixed asset portfolio. The role is based in Kingsmead, Durban Central, and focuses on maintaining robust financial controls across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include asset register maintenance, depreciation schedules, asset tagging, and PPE budgeting assistance, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Matric is required.
• A tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Commerce or related field, or currently studying towards one.
• 12 years' experience in a similar fixed asset, finance or accounting environment.
• Experience with an asset management system, preferably Assetzure, is advantageous.
• Good computer literacy, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting, finance and mathematical principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register and asset tracking system, ensuring data accuracy.
• Capture newly acquired assets with correct cost, category, location and depreciation rate.
• Verify new assets against purchase orders and delivery docs; maintain supporting records.
• Monitor asset condition and identify impairment, write-off or repair needs.
• Ensure asset locations are updated after transfers or relocations.
• Reconcile the Fixed Asset Register to the General Ledger across group entities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organised

Numerical skills

Education

Matric

Finance/Accounting/Commerce degree or in progress

Tools

Assetzure

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Network Recruitment is seeking an organised and analytical Asset Controller to oversee the accurate management of the organisation's fixed asset portfolio. The role is based in Kingsmead, Durban Central, and focuses on maintaining robust financial controls across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include asset register maintenance, depreciation schedules, asset tagging, and PPE budgeting assistance, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and audit readiness.