Fixed Asset Accountant

About

A fast-growing energy solutions company based in Cape Town is looking for an experienced Fixed Asset Accountant to join their finance team. This role is ideal for a detail-driven accounting professional with strong fixed asset management experience who enjoys working cross-functionally in a capital-intensive environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end fixed asset function including recording, tracking, depreciation, and disposal of both tangible and intangible assets.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and reconcile asset balances to the general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Work closely with operational and project teams to track capital expenditure and capitalise completed projects.
• Support audit and impairment review processes.
• Conduct physical asset counts and manage multi-location asset portfolios.
• Collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of fixed asset accounting and asset lifecycle management.
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS, specifically IAS 16 and IAS 36.
• Experience with asset tagging, depreciation, disposals, and impairment reviews.
• Ability to reconcile subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger accurately.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong organisational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to work under pressure.

Qualification

• Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Accounting or Bookkeeping

Package & Remuneration

• R 600 000 - R 864 000 - Annually