Overview
Accountant: Fixed Asset Jobs in Malelane, Mpumalanga, South Africa at RCL FOODS
Title: Accountant: Fixed Asset
Company: RCL FOODS
Location: Malelane, Mpumalanga, South Africa
Closing Date 2026/04/19
Reference Number RCL260409-5
Company RCL Foods
Job Title Accountant: Fixed Asset
Functions Commercial
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location – Town / City Malelane
Location – Province Mpumalanga
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description
At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to "We grow what matters" reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, RCL FOODS is searching for a Fixed Asset Accountant with a strong Fixed Asset background to join our Sugar Team.
The purpose of the role is to manage and control the national fixed assets, additions and disposals; and balance/reconcile the fixed asset register. The role will be based in Malelane and report to the Finance Manager.
Minimum Requirements
- Com Degree in Accounting, with experience in fixed assets.
- MS Office with proficiency in MS Excel.
- Hands-on experience with SAP (advantageous).
- Knowledge of fixed asset management principles, IFRS and tax regulations and requirements.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Action-oriented, self-starter with initiative and assertiveness.
- To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Asset Management: Control and maintain the company’s fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and reconciliations of the fixed asset register.
- Additions and Capitalisation: Manage CAPEX processes by ensuring requests are appropriately approved, projects are opened, useful lives reviewed, funds transferred, and assets are timeously capitalised.
- Monthly Processing: Oversee depreciation runs, finance lease postings, and settlement runs.
- Reporting: Prepare month-end, year-end, forecasting, budgeting, taxation and ad-hoc reports.
- Physical Asset Verification: Coordinate and supervise annual physical asset verification and useful life assessment.
- Compliance: Maintain the Fixed Asset Register in accordance with SARS and IFRS requirements.
- Data Integrity: Ensure accurate and timely data capturing to support reliable reporting and decision-making.
- Leadership: Manage and provide guidance to the Fixed Asset Team.
- SAP Super-User: Maintain and optimise SAP fixed asset functionality, supporting team members and resolving system-related queries.
- SAP S/4Hana: Play a pivotal role in preparing and migrating Fixed Assets to SAP S/4Hana, ensuring a smooth transition and alignment with best practices.
- Audit: Support audits and implementing corrective actions to address findings and strengthen controls.