Fixed Asset Accountant

Job Type: Full-time
Job Field: Accounting / Finance

About the Role

Dangote Group is seeking a Fixed Asset Accountant to oversee fixed asset management, ensuring accurate asset tracking, valuation, capitalization, reporting and compliance with accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee fixed asset acquisitions, transfers, capitalization and disposals.
• Establish and monitor internal controls for accurate asset recording.
• Review impairment assessments for tangible and intangible assets.
• Monitor project costs and ensure timely closure of completed Asset Under Construction (AUC) projects.
• Reconcile fixed asset registers and subsidiary ledgers with the general ledger.
• Oversee depreciation calculations and postings.
• Prepare audit schedules and liaise with internal and external auditors.
• Track capital expenditure against approved budgets.
• Analyse asset performance, utilisation and lifecycle for management reporting.
• Review fixed asset accounting policies in line with IFRS standards.
• Lead and develop the fixed asset accounting team.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Projects, Finance and Operations teams to safeguard company assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• ICAN/ACCA certification or advanced stage.
• Minimum 5 years' experience managing large asset registers, work-in-progress, reconciliations and audits.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, particularly IAS 16, IAS 36 and IAS 23.
• Proficiency in SAP and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Development

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply via:

https://careers.dangote.com/job/Obajana-DCT-Fixed-Asset-Accountant_-DCT-Obaj/1351133157/