Job Description
Company : Africa Health Research Institute (AHRI)
Location : Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Closing date: 19 March 2021
AHRI: Finance / Accounting Internship Programme 2021
Position: Asset Controller Intern
Duration: 12 Months
Responsibilities:
- Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.
- Create and assign QR codes (asset labels) to fixed assets.
- Ensure all asset additions are tagged timeously.
- Record fixed asset acquisitions and disposals in the accounting system.
- Process depreciation for all fixed assets.
- Maintain the fixed asset register on AHRI asset database and SAP.
- Identify and investigate any obsolete assets.
- Conduct physical inventory counts of fixed assets and reconcile to the asset register.
- Recommend to management whether fixed assets should be disposed of based on physical inspections.
- Conduct analysis related to fixed assets as requested by management.
- Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets and assist the auditors in their inquiries.
- Ability to locate all assets per the fixed asset register.
- Constant updates to the asset register and record keeping for changes in asset locations.
- Liaising with all departmental staff to ensure proper asset control and management.
- Assist in other administrative and support areas as and when required.
Qualifications:
- 3-year post school qualification majoring in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
- Previous experience as a Fixed Assets clerk, or similar role.
- Highly computer literate with working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS Power Point.
- Experience in inputting information into an ERP system such as SAP, or any other accounting/asset software.
Competencies:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Independent self-starter with attention to detail.
- Possesses integrity and ability to maintain accurate and confidential records.
- Ability to organize workload, adapt quickly to change, and deliver under the pressure of deadlines.
- Teamwork – Must be able to work as part of a growing team.
- Must be able to work reliably and responsibly with internal and external colleagues.
How to Apply
Apply Online for the AHRI: Asset Controller Internship programme 2021