Fixed Assets Accountant-Lead — Orange Botswana

THE MAIN DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Check for completeness and accuracy of fixed assets sub ledger and month-end closing activities such as account reconciliations, journal entries and adjustments.
• Perform accounting activities as per established accounting standards and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, processes and procedures.
• Up-skilling, coaching and mentoring of fixed assets team.
• Close monitoring on Work In Progress Project files and capitalisation process.
• Generate monthly depreciation postings and annual account reports to management.
• Collaborate with team members to monitor asset disposals and movements.
• Maintain fixed asset Register for accounting, processing and reporting of the assets.
• Review, analyse and approve invoices obtained from Accounts Officer – Fixed Asset.
• Organize and maintain fixed asset documentations for references.
• Monitor and report monthly capital expenditure to Managers.
• Coordinate inputs from various internal stakeholders.
• Assist in financial audit and tax filing activities.

SKILLS:

• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deliver results by critical deadlines.
• Superior software skills, especially in MS Excel, access, and word.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, AAT
• A minimum of 3 year experience in Accounting and Finance