Operational Asset Accountant

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Can you keep track of assets, from purchase to scrap, without missing a cent of depreciation? If fixed assets, reconciliations and operational finance get you fired up, this Operational Asset Accountant role in FMCG will keep your career moving at shelf speed.

Our client is a major FMCG powerhouse based in Cape Town, operating across multiple sites where volume, efficiency and precision are everything. They’re looking for an Operational Asset Accountant to take full ownership of the asset lifecycle, from acquisition to disposal, while partnering with operations to ensure financial discipline across stores and projects. This isn’t just about asset registers, it’s about linking finance to operations, translating numbers into action and keeping costs, controls and compliance tightly managed in a fast-moving environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the full fixed asset lifecycle
• Maintain asset registers, depreciation, amortisation and reconciliations
• Perform physical asset verification and strengthen controls
• Support operational and project teams with financial insights
• Ensure IFRS compliance and accurate asset reporting
• Monitor and analyse key cost drivers across stores
• Translate FP&A insights into practical operational actions
• Drive cost efficiency and financial accountability at business unit level

Job Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Professional registration preferred (SAICA / SAIPA / CIMA)
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in asset accounting or commercial finance
• Experience in multi-entity / multi-site environments
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and fixed asset accounting principles
• Solid understanding of depreciation, amortisation, and compliance
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Business Central)
• Advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving ability
• High attention to detail and ability to handle high transaction volumes
• Ability to mentor junior team members and contribute to team growth

If you’re ready to take control of assets, drive operational efficiency and keep financial accuracy locked in, this role is your next solid investment.