Inventory Analyst at PEP

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for conducting an on-going Inventory risk analysis, ensure the balancing and alignment of systems and performing certain month-end responsibilities to support the Inventory Accountant.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Finalise monthly accounting for inventory transactions
• Approve stock takes 
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of write-offs
• Process journals as required
• Critically assess inventory-related risks
• Resolve escalated inventory queries (mostly from stock takes) & minimize the risk of financial loss
• Escalate systems or process errors or improvements to the business analyst and/or Pepkor IT
• Prepare year- and month-end inventory calculations and process journals
• Conducting inventory and other data reconciliations 
• Resolve potential weighted average unit cost price discrepancies
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting
• Perform monthly general ledger (GL) inventory reconciliations
• Data reporting and adhoc tasks 

JOB INCUMBENT REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant tertiary qualification (certificate, diploma, degree), a B Com degree would be an advantage
• 2 years’ relevant experience in a Financial environment 
• Experience working in a retail environment (preferred)
• Understanding of end-to-end inventory processes
• Good financial administration knowledge and ability
• Good knowledge of basic accounting principles and their application (debits, credits, journals, reconciliations)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills

Competencies required: 

• Problem assessment, Communication skills (verbal and written); interpersonal skills, ability to work independently as well as in a team; attention to detail; above-average numerical ability; deadline-driven; analytical thinking; ability to work under pressure and able to deal with large volumes of work