Asset Controller

SUMMARY:
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Fixed Asset Management Career?

POSITION INFO:
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a strong interest in fixed asset management, accounting and financial controls? My client is seeking a proactive and organised Asset Controller to join their finance team.
 
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with 1 - 2 years’ relevant experience who is looking to develop their skills in fixed asset management, PPE accounting, asset reconciliations and financial reporting while contributing to effective financial controls and accurate asset records.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the maintenance of the fixed asset register, ensuring all asset records are accurate, complete and up to date.
• Validate newly purchased assets against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
• Record new assets accurately, including acquisition cost, asset classification, physical location and applicable depreciation rates.
• Ensure all fixed asset documentation is properly maintained and readily available for audit purposes.
• Perform Fixed Asset Register to General Ledger reconciliations across all group entities.
• Compile monthly depreciation schedules and reconcile asset movements to the management accounts.
• Review PPE and capital expenditure transactions to ensure assets are appropriately capitalised and classified.
• Assess the condition of fixed assets and flag items that may require impairment or write-off.
• Maintain accurate asset location records and update the register for all transfers and relocations.
• Perform routine site inspections, biannual physical asset verifications and leasehold improvement assessments.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies relating to missing, damaged, untagged or relocated assets, ensuring timely resolution.
• Coordinate asset identification and tagging, including the replacement of damaged or unreadable tags.
• Verify disposal documentation, secure the necessary authorisations and maintain complete records of all asset disposals.
• Generate monthly asset addition reports and support the preparation of PPE commentary and cash flow analyses for management reporting.
• Develop PPE forecasts to assist with budget preparation and financial planning.
• Implement and monitor compliance with fixed asset policies, controls and procedures across the business.
• Provide support with additional finance and administrative responsibilities as delegated by management.