Summary: Perseus Mining Job Vacancy — Fixed Asset Accountant

Job Details

  • Deadline: September 3, 2026
  • Company: Perseus
  • Location: Mwanza, Tanzania

Job Description

Perseus Mining Job Vacancy — Fixed Asset Accountant

Fixed Asset Accountant

Job Details

Company

Perseus

Mining (Tanzania) Limited (SMLC)

Department

Finance & Accounting / Asset Management

Position

Location

Mwanza, Tanzania

Closing Date

September 3, 2026

Role Overview

Perseus Mining (Tanzania) Limited is seeking a qualified

to manage the recognition, tracking, valuation, and financial reporting of all capital assets across its large-scale gold mine in Mwanza. The role oversees fixed assets across mining, processing, infrastructure, and support services, ensuring full alignment with company policies, IFRS standards, and Tanzanian regulatory requirements.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Fixed Asset Accounting & Reporting

Maintain the site-wide fixed asset register, process asset acquisitions, transfers, disposals, and retirements, and calculate monthly depreciation, amortization, and impairment entries.

Capex & WIP Management

Monitor capital expenditure requests (AFEs), track Work-in-Progress (WIP) accounts, ensure timely capitalization when assets become operational, and monitor project spending against approved budgets.

Physical Verification & Asset Control

Coordinate site-wide physical asset audits across pits, processing plants, workshops, and camps. Implement asset tagging, location coding, and maintain custody records.

IFRS & Lease Accounting

Ensure compliance with IAS 16 (Property, Plant & Equipment), IAS 36 (Impairment), and IFRS 16 (Lease Accounting for right-of-use assets and liabilities).

Asset Componentisation & Life-of-Mine

Collaborate with engineering teams on componentization (e.g., heavy mobile equipment, plant machinery), track useful life, and support mine closure/rehabilitation asset accounting.

Audit & Internal Controls

Maintain strong internal controls surrounding capital approvals and asset disposals; prepare schedules and documentation for internal and external auditors.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

Professional Qualification

CPA, ACCA, CIMA (or active progress toward completion) is preferred.

Work Experience

3 to 5 years

of general accounting experience, with at least

2 years

focused on fixed asset and Capex

accounting

in a capital-intensive sector.

Industry Background

Previous experience in mining (gold preferred), oil & gas, construction, or heavy manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

Sound knowledge of relevant IFRS standards (IAS 16, IAS 36, IFRS 16) and hands-on experience using ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Pronto, Sage).

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their application package via email

Email Address

[email protected]

Email Subject Line

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