Senior Asset Controller: Finance Department-East London Campus at University of Fort Hare

Minimum Requirements:

• Qualification – Finance related qualification at NQF Level 7, BCom Honours or equivalent qualification will be an added advantage.
• Experience - Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in Finance environment in a large organization, responsible for maintaining a Fixed Assets Register.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Excel (basic to advanced).
• Proven ability to lead a team, work under pressure and deadline driven.
• Ability to multi-task and liaise confidently with stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in the Higher Education Sector or Services related sector will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of ITS Integrator system will be added advantage.
• Driver’s license is prerequisite considering the expectation of travel between campuses

Responsibilities include:

• Management of University CAPEX and OPEX Accounts
• Ensure that there are no misallocations on university Capital expenditure and Operating expenditure accounts.
• Maintenance of accurate and complete Fixed Asset Register.
• Understanding and application of the university Assets Management policy.
• Ensuring that Project Assets are accurately classified and transferred to University General Ledger
• Ensure that all Projects Assets are barcoded and brought to Fixed Assets Register in terms of University policies and controls.
• Accurate and Complete Fixed Assets Register.
• Understanding and correct interpretation of Project Assets Memorandums of Understanding.

Assets accounting

• Capitalizing Work in Progress on Completion of projects and do a follow up on Work In Progress on projects.
• Reconciliation of expenditure on General Ledger and Fixed Assets Reconciliation.
• Handling Disposal management process.
• Space management.
• Audit handling.
• Assist in Management of the Unit.