Junior Accountant (Fixed Assets)

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support the Group Finance team on a 7-month contract. Responsibilities include maintaining the fixed asset register, processing depreciation entries, and providing administrative support for fleet management. The ideal candidate has a BCom in Financial Accounting and at least 3 years of experience in a financial role, with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a Financial Accountant or bookkeeping role, preferably with fixed asset exposure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the fixed asset register is complete, accurate, and up to date.
• Run monthly depreciation journals and contribute to operational reporting.
• Perform asset-related analyses and support fixed asset staff.
• Assist with fleet maintenance queries.
• Monitor Fresh Service queries and respond to audits.
• Assist with processing Capex applications.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Education

Completed BCom in Financial Accounting

Job description

My client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join their Group Finance team on a 7-month contract.

In this role, youll support the Fixed Asset Accountants in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of the Groups fixed asset register and help manage the operational aspects of fleet administration across the different divisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and Reconcile the Fixed Asset Register: Ensure that the fixed asset register is complete, accurate, and up to date, including preparing asset transactions and reconciliations for approval.
• Process Depreciation and Reporting Entries: Run monthly depreciation journals and contribute to operational reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Conduct Fixed Asset Analysis and Support: Perform asset-related analyses and provide support and training to fixed asset staff across all divisions.
• Provide Administrative Support for Fleet Management: Assist with fleet maintenance queries and follow up on escalated issues from various brands.
• Resolve Queries and Support Audits: Monitor Fresh Service queries, respond within agreed timelines, and compile documentation for internal and external audits.
• Support Capex Processes and Compliance: Assist with processing Capex applications, ensure alignment with SOPs, and provide guidance to brand staff on Capex procedures.

Job Experience and Skills Required

• Completed BCom in Financial Accounting
• Minimum 3 years in a Financial Accountant or bookkeeping role, preferably with fixed asset exposure
• Strong Excel skills

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