Asset Officer

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Dangote Cement Transport Okpella is hiring an Asset Officer to manage, document, and safeguard company assets including vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, machinery, and office equipment. The role involves maintaining accurate fixed asset registers, tracking ownership documents and renewals, conducting physical verifications, and coordinating with Finance, Maintenance, and Operations teams to ensure proper asset utilization and accountability.

• Manages full lifecycle of company assets from procurement to disposal
• Focus on transport fleet including trucks, buses, and motorcycles
• Requires coordination with Finance, Maintenance, and Operations teams
• Involves periodic physical verification and inventory checks
• Reports to management on asset condition, losses, and utilization

Original source description

The Asset Officer will work closely with the Operations, Finance, Maintenance, Procurement, and Administration teams to ensure effective utilization and control of company assets. The role ensures that all assets are properly documented, assigned, tracked, maintained, and accounted for throughout their useful life. Dangote Cement Trasport Okpella is looking for an Asset Officer who will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, monitoring, safeguarding, and managing the company’s assets, including vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, office equipment, machinery, and other company property. Key Responsibilities: Ensure that vehicles, trucks, motorcycles, equipment, and other operational assets are properly documented. Track vehicle and equipment ownership documents, registration, insurance, licenses, and other relevant documents. Record details of assets, including asset number, description, purchase date, cost, location, condition, and person/department assigned. Tag and identify company assets with appropriate asset numbers or identification labels. Maintain proper filing of asset-related documents. Monitor assets assigned to staff and ensure proper accountability upon transfer, resignation, or termination. Assist with asset valuation, depreciation schedules, and reconciliation where required. Ensure compliance with company asset management policies and procedures. Maintain records of vehicle maintenance, repairs, mileage, fuel usage, and other relevant operational information where applicable. Report cases of theft, loss, misuse, or unauthorized disposal of company assets to management. Coordinate with the Maintenance Department to ensure timely servicing and repairs of vehicles and equipment. Ensure that assets are properly handed over to employees, drivers, branches, or departments using appropriate documentation. Monitor the movement, transfer, allocation, and disposal of company assets. Investigate and report discrepancies between physical assets and asset records. Ensure proper documentation and approval for the disposal, sale, transfer, or write-off of company assets. Assist in the procurement and registration of new assets. Conduct periodic physical verification and inventory checks of company assets. Perform other duties assigned by management. Work with the Finance Department to ensure that asset purchases and disposals are properly recorded. Maintain an up-to-date and accurate fixed asset register for all company assets. Monitor the condition and utilization of company assets and report damaged, missing, idle, or underutilized assets. Prepare reports on asset movements, condition, utilization, losses, damages, and disposals. Transport-Specific Responsibilities: Conduct periodic physical inspection of Trucks and transport equipment. Maintain accurate records of all company vehicles, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and other transport equipment. Track Trucks that are operational, under repair, idle, or out of service. Monitor vehicle allocation to drivers and branches. Report unauthorized use, misuse, accidents, damages, or missing vehicle accessories. Track vehicle registration, insurance, roadworthiness certificates, permits, and renewal dates. Ensure that vehicle handover and return procedures are properly documented. Maintain records of vehicle mileage and maintenance history. Prepare periodic fleet and asset status reports for management. Liaise with drivers and the Maintenance/Workshop team regarding vehicle condition and repairs. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Timely renewal of vehicle licenses, insurance, permits, and other statutory documents. Accuracy and timeliness of asset reports. Reduction in lost, missing, or unaccounted assets. Reduction in asset misuse and unauthorized use. Proper tracking of vehicle and equipment documentation. Proper documentation of asset transfers, handovers, and disposals. Accuracy and completeness of the asset register. Timeliness of asset verification and reconciliation. Percentage of company assets properly tagged and documented. Requirements: and Qualifications Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with different departments. High level of integrity, accountability, and confidentiality. Strong record-keeping and organizational skills. Excellent attention to detail. Good numerical and analytical abilities. Good knowledge of asset management and inventory control procedures. Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and asset/accounting software. 2–4 years of relevant experience: in asset management, inventory control, administration, finance, logistics, or transport operations. B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Estate Management, Logistics, or a related field. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to conduct physical asset verification and inspections. Experience: in a transport, logistics, haulage, or fleet management company is an advantage. Core Competencies: Communication skills Microsoft Excel proficiency Fleet monitoring Attention to detail Record keeping and documentation Organization and time management Teamwork Analytical and problem-solving skills Confidentiality. Accountability and integrity Asset and inventory management Benefits: Private Health Insurance Paid Time Off Training & Development. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online View all Jobs in Nigeria Edo State Asset Officer job vacancies in Nigeria