Summary
Mouton Citrus, a leading citrus producer, packer, and exporter, seeks an Asset Accountant to join our Finance team. This position will be responsible for managing the budget, accounting and reporting of the group’s capex investments and fixed assets. The Asset Accountant will assist Management with capital allocation decisions in the execution of its strategic growth plan, monitor performance against project budgets and feasibility models, maintain asset records according to policy, ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax legislation, provide accurate and timely financial information to internal and external stakeholders and assist in risk management related to fixed assets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in compiling Capex Budgets (short and long-term)
- Reporting on Capex Spend against approved budgets
- Maintain the fixed assets register within the ERP system (record additions, disposals, transfers, impairments, depreciation, and amortization of assets)
- Maintain asset tax values (assets tax register) to ensure tax efficiency of the group’s investment strategy.
- Manage the identifiability of assets and cross-reference with other systems and applications within Mouton Citrus
- Maintain insured values/identifiability for insurance purposes. Assist the Head of Finance in managing the short-term insurance portfolio.
- Reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger and sub-ledgers
- Assist with the preparation of financial statements, tax returns, and audit requests, specifically related to fixed assets
- Assist in reviewing asset-related invoices for payment approval according to policy
- Implement and improve the internal controls and processes for asset accounting including nursery inventory
- Feasibility calculations and financial modelling of capex projects for the Board/Investment Committee. Long-term tracking of actuals compared to original modelling.
- Lifecycle costs: integrate with Pragma and R+M/service records
- Stay updated on the latest accounting standards and best practices for asset accounting
Essential Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of experience in asset accounting or a similar role
- Professional accounting qualification (e.g. PA(SA), CIMA) or working towards one
- Proficient in MS Excel, accounting software and asset management software (MS Dynamics/Business Central/Pragma advantageous)
- Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards for assets
