Financial Stock Take Accountant (Western Cape) at PEP

Purpose of the job

• To administer, review and optimise the processes and accounting procedures relating to Financial Inventory Management.  To analyse, interpret and reconcile differences in financial and logistical data relating to store stock.

Key Responsibilities 

• Ensure accurate and complete store stock data through investigation, resolution, and control of stock take exceptions and discrepancies across multiple systems
• Analyse store stock take movements to identify trends and develop reporting tools to support decision-making on stock loss.
• Ensure accurate stock records by monitoring SKU accuracy and taking action to resolve any discrepancies.
• Provide assistance to the stock team in a supporting role to ensure accurate financial reporting through journal entry processing, reconciliation, and budget/forecast support.
• Supports and liaises between DC and External auditors for DC stock takes.
• Relationship Management through effective communication and information provision.
• Leadership: drive team performance and development through effective communication, culture alignment, talent management and performance feedback.
• Ad hoc projects, tasks and reports.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• B Comm degree (with Accounting major) or equivalent
• SAICA Audit articles for CA (SA) or AGA (SA) will be an advantage
• 3 years’ work experience in a finance environment
• Retail experience will be an advantage
• Good knowledge of inventory processes
• High Levels of Computer literacy – advanced Excel and Google Workspace (Gmail; Calendar; Sheets, Docs)
• Previous SAP S4 Hana experience would be an advantage
• SAP Business Objects, Qlikview and/or Finnivo will be an advantage
• Communication skills (verbal and written)
• Aptitude to work with figures
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Collate large volumes of data and inputs for strategic decision making
• Above average numerical ability
• Deadline driven
• Analytical thinking
• Able to deal with large volumes of data

Competencies:

Devotion to quality, Dutifulness, Performing under pressure, Structuring, Listening skills, Initiative, Service orientated, Analysing and forming opinions