About the job
We are seeking a detail-oriented Fixed Asset and Inventory Controller to join our finance team at Tatucity. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will be instrumental in managing and reporting on the company’s fixed assets and inventory. This pivotal role emphasizes precise asset capitalization, depreciation, and disposal, accompanied by effective inventory oversight and valuation. Your expertise will be essential in upholding financial integrity and facilitating project accounting through the supervision of project accountants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring meticulous recording of acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and depreciation.
- Coordinate physical asset verifications and reconcile these with accounting records.
- Ensure adherence to capitalization policies and accounting standards.
- Manage inventory tracking systems, ensuring accurate stock records are maintained.
- Monitor stock movements, execute periodic stock counts, and analyze discrepancies.
- Guarantee proper valuation of inventory in accordance with accounting policies.
- Compile and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports regarding fixed assets and inventory.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, and financial policies.
- Assist in external and internal audits by providing necessary documentation and reconciliations.
- Supervise project accountants, ensuring accurate tracking of project-related assets and inventory.
- Review project cost allocations for alignment with budgets and capital expenditure policies.
- Provide training and guidance to project accountants on asset and inventory procedures.
- Prepare audit schedules and support audit processes.
- Collaborate with IT and finance teams to improve asset and inventory management systems.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.