Assistant Fixed Asset Accountant

Title of Position

Assistant Fixed Asset Accountant

Post Number

8020873 (ITS SG44)

Faculty/Department

University of the Western Cape -> Finance & Services -> Fixed Assets & Insurance

Type of Position

Permanent - Full Time

Length of Contract Period

Location

Main Campus - Bellville, WC ZA (Primary)

Closing Date

7/5/2025

Role Clarification & Key Performance Areas

Skills

The University of the Western Cape has an asset register with historic costs with a carrying value in excess of R1, 5bn, and contains over a hundred thousand unique items. The recording of this huge investment in the fixed asset register poses a complex and challenging set of tasks that require the skills and efforts of a talented and diligent Assistant Fixed Asset Accountant, who will report to the Fixed Asset Accountant. The duties will include:

• Maintaining the asset register
• Maintaining accounting and management information relating to fixed assets
• Reviewing and reporting on GL fixed asset and related information to detect potential errors/inconsistencies
• Perform adhoc and routine asset verification tests
• Providing fixed asset related information on request and being available to clarify such information to users and heads of cost centres
• Ensuring the accounting for additions, disposals and depreciation of fixed assets is accurately and timeously updated in the ledger
• Responsible for the asset registers and general ledger to ensure completeness, accuracy and validity
• Preparation of routine and non-routine reports to management, governance structures and stakeholders
• Performing various administrative tasks that form part of the Finance Department of the university
• Responsible for monthly and annual reconciliations of the Fixed Asset Register
• Compliance with statutory and reporting requirements and enforcement of the fixed asset policy and procedures; and
• Assistance in internal and external audit.

Minimum Requirements

• Post matric qualification: National Diploma in Accounting (NQF 6)
• 3 5 years relevant experience in fixed assets
• A valid drivers license with 2 years driving experience
• MS Excel (non-negotiable) , including developing reports, using lookups, and pivot tables

Advantageous Skills

• 1-year supervisory experience (advantageous)
• MS Word (including creating templates, using tables etc.); and an e-mail and scheduling application (preferably G-mail) (advantageous)
• Experience with an ERP software (advantageous)

In your application, you are encouraged to highlight your strengths and include anything else you deem exceptional and outstanding to be considered by the selection panel. In addition, please attach a cover letter motivating your suitability, a detailed curriculum vitae including contact details of three referees, and your highest qualification to your online profile.

DISCLAIMER: By applying for the position, you consent to the University sharing your application, including curriculum vitae, with University stakeholders to process the application. In line with the Universitys commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants in line with our Employment Equity Targets. The official retirement age at UWC is 65 years. The University reserves the right to not make an appointment, make an appointment at a different level, seek additional candidates and may conduct competency assessments.