FIXED ASSET ACCOUNTANT – Fiji National University

Fixed Asset Accountant

Location(s): Nasinu Campus

Department: Management Accounting Division/College: Division of Finance

Background:

This position is accountable for Fixed asset management of the university ensuring the assets are recorded, reconciled, and verified in timely manner.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Create and monitor a system of controls, procedures, and forms for the acquisition of fixed assets.
Recommend to management any updates to accounting policies related to fixed assets.
Assign tag numbers to fixed assets.
Record fixed asset acquisitions and dispositions in the accounting system.
Track the compilation of project costs into fixed asset accounts and close out those accounts once the related projects have been completed.
Reconcile the fixed asset Balances.
Review and update the detailed schedule of fixed assets and the accumulated depreciation.
Investigate the potential obsolescence or impairment of fixed assets.
Conduct periodic physical accounts and verification of fixed assets.
Recommend to management whether fixed assets should be disposed off.
Conduct analyses related to fixed assets as requested by management.
Prepare audit schedules relating to fixed assets and assist the auditors in their inquiries.
Track expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to the capital budget and management authorizations.
Responsible for Board of survey and disposal of unwanted assets in a timely manner.
To undertake any other duties/ special projects assigned by the supervisor from time to time.

Person Specification:

Essential:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/ Finance or equivalent
3 years of relevant work experience.

Desirable:

Member of the recognized accounting body and knowledge of the financial accounting system.

Salary: FJD36,526.00 plus 7% superannuation