Finance Manager: Fixed Assets & Financial Reporting - 8 months contract

In Southern Africa, Deloitte & Touche is the member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, and services are provided by Deloitte & Touche and its subsidiaries. Deloitte & Touche is among the region’s leading professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting, and financial advisory services through nearly 3600 partners/directors and staff in more than 16 offices in Southern Africa. Duties & Responsibilities Finance Manager: Fixed Assets & Financial Reporting - 8 months contractWe are looking for a Financial Manager with extensive experience in Fixed Assets & Financial Reporting.Fixed Asset Management: Lead the end‑to‑end accounting and governance of the fixed asset register in line with IFRS and company policiesEnsure accurate capitalisation, depreciation, impairment, revaluation, and disposal of assetsOversee asset verification processes, including physical asset counts and reconciliationsPartner with Operations, Procurement, and Projects to ensure appropriate treatment of capital expenditureMonitor capital spend against budgets and provide variance explanationsDrive continuous improvement in asset accounting processes and controlsTo provide strategic and operational leadership over the organisation’s fixed asset portfolio and financial reporting processes. The role ensures accurate asset accounting, robust financial controls, compliant statutory and management reporting, and reliable financial insights to support decision‑making. Financial Reporting:

Manage the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of fixed asset disclosures in statutory accountsSupport the preparation of management reports, including capex reporting and asset performance insightsCoordinate inputs into budgets, forecasts, and long‑range financial planning related to capital assetsEnsure compliance with IFRS, tax legislation, and internal governance frameworks

Audit, Risk & Compliance:

Serve as the key contact for internal and external audits related to fixed assets and reportingEnsure strong internal controls and address audit findings and control gapsMaintain compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements

Stakeholder & People Management:

Act as a trusted finance partner to business stakeholders, providing guidance on asset and reporting mattersLead, coach, and develop team members to build technical capability and accountabilityCollaborate closely with other finance teams (AP, GL, Tax, FP&A) to ensure integrated financial reporting

Key deliverables:

Accuracy and integrity of the fixed asset registerTimely and compliant financial and statutory reportingAudit outcomes and control effectivenessCapex tracking, reporting quality, and insightProcess efficiency and continuous improvementStakeholder satisfaction and team capability development

Qualification and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field (essential)CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification (preferred)5–8 years’ post‑qualification experience in financial reporting and/or fixed asset managementStrong working knowledge of IFRS, particularly IAS 16 and related standardsExperience in managing audits and complex asset portfoliosProven people management and stakeholder engagement experience

Contract Duration: 8 Months Desired Experience & Qualification Fixed Asset Management: - Lead the end to end accounting and governance of the fixed asset register in line with IFRS and company policies - Ensure accurate capitalisation, depreciation, impairment, revaluation, and disposal of assets - Oversee asset verification processes, including physical asset counts and reconciliations - Partner with Operations, Procurement, and Projects to ensure appropriate treatment of capital expenditure - Monitor capital spend against budgets and provide variance explanations - Drive continuous improvement in asset accounting processes and controls - To provide strategic and operational leadership over the organisation's fixed asset portfolio and financial reporting processes. The role ensures accurate asset accounting, robust financial controls, compliant statutory and management reporting, and reliable financial insights to support decision making.