Fixed Assets Accountant at Eta-Zuma Group W/A Limited

Key Responsibilities

• Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, for fixed assets.
• Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.
• Assign tag numbers to fixed assets.
• Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the SAP accounting system.
• Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts, and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.
• Reconcile the balance in the fixed asset subsidiary ledger to the summary-level account in the general ledger.
• Calculate depreciation for all fixed assets.
• Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and accumulated depreciation.
• Calculate asset retirement obligations for those fixed assets to which AROs are applicable
• Investigate the potential obsolescence of fixed assets.
• Conduct periodic impairment reviews for intangible assets.
• Conduct periodic physical counts of fixed assets.
• Recommend to management whether fixed assets should be disposed of.
• Conduct analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management.
• Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assist the auditors in their inquirie
• Prepare property tax returns.
• Represent the company during any audits by a government that involve fixed assets.
• Track company expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and management authorizations.

Requirements

• B.Sc or its equivalent in Accounting
• SAP FICO Compliant
• ICAN and ACCA is an advantage
• Good excel skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Inclination to learn and grow
• 5+ years of fixed asset accounting experience in an Accounting job is required
• Ability to work in a team