Fixed Assets Clerk

RCL FOODS is recruiting for an experienced Fixed Assets Clerk to join the dynamic Finance Team, based at our National Office, in Durban.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for day-to-day fixed asset functions and will report to the Fixed Asset Controller.

The Fixed Assets Clerk will have the responsibility to maintain accurate, reliable records within SAP fixed asset registers and control the fixed assets additions and disposals for RCL FOODS.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
**Fixed Asset Life Cycle Administration**

Capture details into investment orders for release by the Fixed Asset Accountant.

Capitalise and capture completed projects / assets once checked and authorised by the Fixed Asset Accountant.

Retire sold/redundant assets once checked and authorised by the Fixed Asset Accountant.

Post intra-company transfers based on authorised documentation.

**Asset Verification**

Print and distribute fixed asset reports for physical verification of the Group’s fixed assets by operations.

Ensure signed, authorised physical verifications are received back from all relevant operations.

Follow up on documentation required to action amendments resulting from the physical verification.

**Reporting Administration**

Assist the Fixed Asset Accountant with compilation of information for any fixed asset reports required.

**General Administration**

File and safeguard records within area of responsibility.

Compile ad hoc spreadsheets and analysis when required.

**Information and Data management**

Capture data accurately and regularly onto SAP to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.

**Teamwork and Self-Management**

Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.

Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.

Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.

Support and drive the business core values.

Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.

Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.

Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities.

Participate in, and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Tertiary qualification in Finance/Accounting
- Knowledge on IFRS would be advantageous
- 1 - 3 years relevant work experience
- Experience with handling insurance claims and / or working in a financial environment would be desirable.
- MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) competence essential.
- SAP Experience would be an advantage.
- Ability to take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and
- Can demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
- Ability to follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
- Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
- Must demonstrate the ability to problem solve effectively.