KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Asset Management

·        Record, retire, transfer, edit, and update assets in the asset register as per approved requests

·        Manage asset inquiries promptly and professionally

Allocation and capitalisation of fixed assets

·        Review and correct any misallocated asset purchases

·        Examine expenses across all campuses to verify and ensure accurate transaction allocations

Quarterly capitalisation of capital projects

·        Assist Accountant with quarterly capitalisation journals and KFS updates for expenses

Asset Verification

·        Update & rectification of fixed assets register based on scope as provided by Accountant

Assist with management of the fixed assets sub-system within KFS

·        Ad-hoc assignments as requested by the director and other senior colleagues

·        Personal development

·        Compliance with the policies, standards and guidelines of the NWU

Month-End & Year-End processes

·        Assist GRT-CAM Accountant during the month-end and year-end procedures relating to CAM

Ad-hoc assignments

·        Ad-hoc assignments as requested by the director and other senior colleagues

OHS (Occupational Health and Safety)

·        Mandatory compliance

·        Participate in fire evacuation drills and bomb threats – report at central assembly point for rollcall

FUNCTIONAL / TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

·         Proven knowledge of general financial principles, especially relating to fixed assets.

·         Computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

·         Intermediate to advance proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

·         Ability to multi-task and still function effectively and accurate under pressure.

·         Good communication, written and numeracy skills.

·         Excellent time management, organisational skills, as well as the ability to prioritise.

·         Demonstration of language proficiency to function optimally in the environments of the NWU.

·         English – written & speech.

·         Attention to detail.

KEY BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

·         A commitment to the provision of excellent client service in a cross-cultural environment.

·         Ability to work accurately and to deadline with minimal supervision.

·         High ethical values.

·         Ability to work effectively in a team.

·         Ability to strictly enforce policy and procedures.

·         Be professional at all times, maintain good interpersonal relations and be client-service orientated.

·         Take accountability for actions and responsibilities.