Fixed Asset Administrator Team Lead - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract

Location
Cape Town
Workplace
On-site

About this role

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop the Fixed Asset Administration team to ensure high performance and service excellence.
  • Oversee the accurate creation, capitalisation, transfer, and retirement of fixed assets within the Fixed Asset Register.
  • Review and approve asset capitalisation requests, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with IFRS and company policies.
  • Ensure all assets are correctly linked to physical business locations and master data records are maintained accurately.
  • Monitor and review expense versus capital expenditure classifications.
  • Ensure Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and operational deadlines are consistently achieved.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for complex asset administration queries and issues.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers and stakeholders to support business requirements.
  • Coordinate stakeholder engagement and manage delivery timelines for asset-related requests.
  • Drive continuous improvement, process standardisation, and data quality initiatives across the asset administration function.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing, training, and skills development within the team.
  • Qualifications and Experience
  • Diploma or Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in fixed asset administration, finance operations, or a similar environment.
  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
  • Knowledge of fixed asset processes, capitalisation requirements, and financial controls.
  • Experience working with ERP systems and asset management systems.
  • Minimum NQF Level 5 in accounting or related qualification
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in Fixed Asset
  • Leadership and team development
  • Customer and stakeholder focus
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Attention to detail and data accuracy
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Communication and relationship management
  • Process improvement mindset
  • Planning and execution skills
Closing Date : 22 September 2026

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