Fixed Assets and Projects Accountant

Mediclinic; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediclinic is seeking an experienced finance professional to manage fixed asset and project accounting. The role oversees asset lifecycle, depreciation, and capitalisation in line with policy, while supervising accounts payable for building projects and SAP-based processes.

Required is a B.Com in Accounting/Finance with at least 5 years in corporate finance, including SAP FI/CO and Asset Accounting. Knowledge of BBBEE and strong governance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting/finance (required).
• Minimum 5 years in corporate finance.
• Experience in fixed asset accounting and project accounting.
• SAP ERP experience especially FI/CO and Asset Accounting modules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise project accounting processes for Mediclinic building projects.
• Coordinate accounts payable for building projects, vendor onboarding, BBBEE compliance.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, policies and procedures, including assets under construction.
• Administer capital purchase orders and budget creation in the system.
• Provide financial control and reporting, monitor workflows, drive process standardisation.
• Ensure audit compliance and manage a team of staff.

Skills

Fixed Asset accounting

Project accounting

Accounts payable

Financial controls

SARS requirements

SAP FI/CO

SAP Asset Accounting

MS Office

Communication

Education

B.Com Accounting / Finance degree

Tools

SAP FI/CO

SAP Asset Accounting

MS Office

Job description

Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group, founded in South Africa in 1983, with divisions in Switzerland, Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia) and the United Arab Emirates.

The Group is focused on providing specialist-orientated, multidisciplinary services across the continuum of care in such a way that the Group will be regarded as the most respected and trusted provider of healthcare services by patients, medical practitioners, funders and regulators of healthcare in each of its markets.

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

Assist in managing the company’s fixed assets and project accounting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Overseeing the financial lifecycle of fixed assets and building projects includes project cost tracking, processing diverse asset transactions, calculating depreciation, and ensuring appropriate capitalisation in line with company policies and accounting standards. The role also manages accounts payable for building projects, approves capital purchase orders, supports capital budget and project creation in SAP, and supervises administrative functions to ensure quality, performance, compliance and informed decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

• Supervise and coordinate project accounting processes and project system administration for Mediclinic building projects
• Manage and coordinate the accounts payable function for building projects, including vendor onboarding and BBBEE compliance administration
• Supervise and coordinate fixed asset accounting, policies and procedures, including assets under construction
• Administer and coordinate capital purchase order approvals and capital budget creation within the system
• Financial control and reporting
• Monitor workflows and system processes, provide support, and drive continuous improvements and process standardisation
• Minimise and control risks; ensure audit compliance
• Supervise and develop team members

Required Education

• B.Com Accounting / Finance degree

Required Experience

• 5 years of relevant working experience in a corporate finance department
• 3 years of experience in fixed asset accounting
• 2 years of supervisory experience
• SAP ERP system experience (SAP FI/CO or SAP Asset Accounting module)

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 3 - 5 years of experience in fixed asset and project accounting
• SAP Projects system experience

Required Job Skills And Knowledge

• Fixed Asset accounting, policies and procedures
• Project accounting, policies and procedures
• Accounts payable processes
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of accounting principles
• Demonstrates sound knowledge of financial risks and related controls
• SARS requirements
• SAP Financial System (SAP FI/CO)
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively across all organisational levels and diverse professional backgrounds