Johannesburg: Inventory Accountant – Food & Beverage Manufacturing Industry posted by Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a skilled Inventory Accountant to join their team in the food and beverage manufacturing industry. The Inventory Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate records of all inventory transactions, including receiving, issuing, and reconciling inventory. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of accounting principles and experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain a cycle count plan that covers all inventory stored within the plant and at suppliers
• Generate and distribute inventory cycle counts for the plant
• Capture and randomly audit returned counts and follow up on unreturned stock
• Perform count analysis and report on discrepancies
• Report on cycle count completeness for all areas
• Compile count completeness, variance, and inventory reports
• Pro-actively communicate all inventory risk to Management
• Assist with and plan bi-annual stock counts
• Coordinate all internal and external count audit-related activities
• Coordinate all procedure verification-related activities with external auditors
• Complete stock reconciliation reports and reconcile with SC and Finance
• Ensure the plant maintains accurate inventory levels by highlighting expired stock and ensuring correct warehouse allocations
• Obtain authorization and execute inventory adjustments with provision
• Assist the Production Accountant in the process of writing-off of inventory deemed not suitable for use
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve work objectives
• Generate transit and Expiry reports for Warehouse and MC

Requirements:

• Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain/BCom Finance/Accounting
• At least 3-5 years of relevant working experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment
• Computer literate proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and a fully integrated computer system e.g. Baan, SAP, BPCS, etc.
• Previous stock inventory knowledge and experience
• Excellent Planning and analytical skills
• Detailed logical thinking & investigative skills
• Consistent application of operational priorities

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann, Rebecca Grylls, or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn

You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV:  *****@*****.co.za

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.