Asset Controller needed at Dark Fibre Africa

ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS & TASKS)

Financial Management

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial Fixed Asset Register and WIP reports and supporting working papers
• Review and analyse monthly capital expenditure results to ensure accuracy of financial statements, making accruals and adjustments as needed
• Prepare actuals vs budgets and check budgets overs and unders, funds availability, remaining amounts etc.
• Process and reconcile balance sheet items – Cash and cash equivalents and asset classes

 Approvals

•  Approve Purchase Orders based on set criteria and measurables on Oracle
• Approve cash transactions
• Approve financial agreements for lease agreements
• Approve cash transactions
• Follow up on approvals e.g. approval by various managers (or reasons why approved by manager if budget exceeded)

 Fleet management

• Manage procurement of vehicles with reference to (amongst other things) – accounting and bookkeeping functions, inclusive of fuel cards

Asset and Risk Management

• Manage full bookkeeping and accounting function (journals, utilisation, deductions, etc.)
• ESS functions: Ensure all information on sub-systems integrate accurately and completely into the ERP system (financial management of assets)
• Cost effectively maintains risk management of office equipment, vehicles and other assets
• Manage the costs of maintenance and insurance to be acceptable within the defined strategy and budget
• Maintain Risk Register

Taxes

• Maintain wear and tear schedule and supporting working papers for income tax submission.

Miscellaneous & General

•  Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities

Requirements

Competencies and Minimum Requirements:

 Knowledge, qualifications and experience

•  Bachelor of Commerce degree (Finance, Accounting or Business Management) or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ work experience as an Asset Controller
• Minimum 2-experience in asset controlling and processing, cash management and reconciliations between sub-ledgers and trial balances
• Experience in General administrative processes and risk management practices
• Current tax legislation and regulations
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook
• Experience with Sage X3 and Quickbase beneficial
• Strong problem-solving skills