Asset Clerk Job Stellenbosch area,South Africa,Accounting

Position: Fixed Asset Clerk

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To ensure the accurate, complete, and timely administration of the fixed asset register and related transactions by creating and maintaining asset master data in SAP (including acquisitions), processing asset movement journals (e.g. transfers and disposals), and supporting capital purchase order approvals within defined SLA time frames.

The role supports the fixed asset lifecycle and ensures compliance with financial controls, organisational policies, and audit requirements, while maintaining high standards of data integrity and accuracy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Perform fixed asset administration and transaction processing

Perform administrative functions for capital purchase order approvals

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL

EDUCATION:

Matric Certificate with Accounting or Financial Related Certificate

DESIRED

EDUCATION:

Financial diploma

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

2–3 years of working experience in a financial department

Fixed asset administration experience

DESIRED

EXPERIENCE:

3 – 5 years in a financial environment

Relevant fixed asset accounting experience

SAP system experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Asset master data and transaction processing within an integrated asset management system

Asset accounting policies and capitalisation principles

Data integrity and reconciliation practices (including asset register accuracy and equipment master data reconciliation, and clean-up of incomplete or unposted assets)

Finance/accounting terminology with a basic understanding of accounting concepts (capital vs expense, depreciation, profit and loss impacts)

Understanding of different budget types, implications, and applicable procedures

SAP system (asset accounting/finance module)

Strong attention to detail and focus on data accuracy

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)