Fixed Asset Accountant

We are seeking a qualified Fixed Asset Accountant to join Perseus Mining (Tanzania) Limited in Mwanza.

The successful candidate will manage the recognition, tracking, valuation, and financial reporting of fixed assets across the company's mining operations, including mining equipment, processing facilities, infrastructure, and support services.

The role requires strong fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting experience, knowledge of IFRS standards, and the ability to maintain accurate asset records and financial controls within a capital-intensive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date fixed asset register across mining operations.
• Process asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and retirements.
• Calculate and record monthly depreciation, amortization, and impairment entries.
• Monitor capital expenditure requests and approved AFEs.
• Track Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounts and ensure assets are capitalized when they become operational.
• Monitor capital project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Coordinate physical asset audits across pits, processing plants, workshops, camps, and other operational areas.
• Manage asset tagging, location coding, and asset custody records.
• Ensure fixed asset accounting complies with IAS 16, IAS 36, and IFRS 16.
• Work with engineering teams on asset componentization, including heavy mobile equipment and plant machinery.
• Monitor asset useful lives and support appropriate accounting treatment.
• Support accounting for mine closure and rehabilitation assets.
• Maintain effective internal controls for capital approvals and asset disposals.
• Prepare fixed asset schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required asset records and financial documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or active progress toward one of these professional qualifications is preferred.
• 3–5 years of general accounting experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in fixed asset and CapEx accounting within a capital-intensive industry.
• Experience in mining, oil & gas, construction, or heavy manufacturing is strongly preferred.
• Previous gold-mining experience is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of relevant IFRS standards, particularly IAS 16, IAS 36, and IFRS 16.
• Hands-on experience using ERP systems such as SAP, Pronto, Sage, or similar.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate financial and asset records.