Fixed Assets Accountant

Recruitment Matters; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Fixed Assets Accountant to manage the Fixed Assets Register, prepare reconciliations, and conduct annual reviews. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 4 years of relevant experience, and strong analytical skills. This role requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure asset compliance and integrity.

Qualifications

• 4 years' experience in a finance function.
• Corporate experience in fixed asset accounting.
• Experience with asset count reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Fixed Assets Register (FAR) for accurate recording.
• Prepare fixed asset reconciliations within required SLAs.
• Conduct annual reviews of DRR provisions and useful life.
• Provide monthly depreciation forecasts for business units.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on asset verification processes.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Effective problem-solving and analytical abilities

High attention to detail and accuracy

Commitment to delivering quality results

Team player with a customer-focused approach

Ability to work independently and under pressure

Excellent time management and organization

Ability to engage with stakeholders across various levels

Proven track record of exceeding performance expectations

Education

NQF Level 7 (Bachelor's degree in Accounting)

NQF Level 8 (Honours degree in Accounting)

Tools

SAP (Asset Management modules)

Job description

• Maintain the Fixed Assets Register (FAR), ensuring timely and accurate recording of additions, disposals, transfers, and write-offs.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly fixed asset reconciliations and supporting packs within required SLAs.
• Conduct annual reviews of decommissioning restoration and rehabilitation (DRR) provisions, useful life, and residual values in line with IAS 16.
• Provide monthly depreciation forecasts for multiple business units and regions.
• Support the preparation of the annual fixed assets business plan and any required re-estimates.
• Monitor and review physical asset counts and align findings with the ERP system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and verification agents to ensure asset verification processes are completed.
• Ensure leased vehicles are capitalized accurately and records are aligned with supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate FARs with minimal reconciling items.
• Update leased vehicle information promptly.
• Reconcile and process vehicle tracking invoices and maintain monthly cost center reconciliations.
• Manage and resolve fixed asset-related queries in line with SLAs.
• Support internal and external audit activities as needed.
• Participate in fixed asset-related projects, including data analysis and reporting.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for fixed assets; conduct user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Train internal stakeholders on system changes related to fixed assets.
• Ensure integrity of fixed asset data and assist in resolving system-related issues.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data recording.
• Deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Fixed Assets Register (FAR), ensuring timely and accurate recording of additions, disposals, transfers, and write-offs.
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly fixed asset reconciliations and supporting packs within required SLAs.
• Conduct annual reviews of decommissioning restoration and rehabilitation (DRR) provisions, useful life, and residual values in line with IAS 16.
• Provide monthly depreciation forecasts for multiple business units and regions.
• Support the preparation of the annual fixed assets business plan and any required re-estimates.
• Monitor and review physical asset counts and align findings with the ERP system.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and verification agents to ensure asset verification processes are completed.
• Ensure leased vehicles are capitalized accurately and records are aligned with supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate FARs with minimal reconciling items.
• Update leased vehicle information promptly.
• Reconcile and process vehicle tracking invoices and maintain monthly cost center reconciliations.
• Manage and resolve fixed asset-related queries in line with SLAs.
• Support internal and external audit activities as needed.
• Participate in fixed asset-related projects, including data analysis and reporting.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for fixed assets; conduct user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Train internal stakeholders on system changes related to fixed assets.
• Ensure integrity of fixed asset data and assist in resolving system-related issues.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data recording.
• Deliver high-quality outputs within tight deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Minimum:
  
  • NQF Level 7 (Bachelor's degree in Accounting)
  • 4 years' experience in a finance function
  • Corporate experience in fixed asset accounting
  • Experience with asset count reconciliation
• Advantageous:
  
  • NQF Level 8 (Honours degree in Accounting)
  • Experience with SAP (Asset Management modules)

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Effective problem-solving and analytical abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Commitment to delivering quality results
• Team player with a customer-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Excellent time management and organization
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across various levels
• Proven track record of exceeding performance expectations