Fixed Assets Officer - (B730.1) at University of Mpumalanga (UMP)

Job Primary Purpose

• To ensure accurate and timely recoding, tracking and reporting of fixed assets in accordance with accounting standards and the institution's policy.
• The Fixed Assets Officer performs asset lifecycle processes including acquisition, tagging, movement, depreciation and disposal while maintaining a complete and compliant asset register to support financial reporting, audits, and operational planning.
• The Fixed Assets Officer collaborates with finance, supply chain management, new infrastructure projects, ICT, operations team, and asset users/requestors to track the asset lifecycle from acquisition to disposal.

Key Performance Areas:

• Receipting of Movable and Immovable assets.
• Timely and accurate recording and updating of fixed asset register.
• Implementation of monthly reconciliations for Assets management accounts.
• Implementation of physical assets verification.
• Timely updating assets disposal register.
• Liaising with Asset Management stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:

• M + 3 in relevant field or Degree in Accounting.
• At least 3 years’ experience in Fixed Asset Management.
• Experience in Asset Management in Higher Education would be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of ITS and/or other relevant Accounting Software Packages.

Key Competencies

• Sound knowledge of asset accounting and reporting.
• Sound knowledge of International Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Good computer skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes

• People orientated, hard worker, responsible, reliable, creative, and innovative.
• Respectful, honesty, punctuality and understand of protocol.
• Proven attributes of transparency, integrity, and teamwork.

Closing Date

• 27/11/2025