STOCKS ACCOUNTANT– FINANCE DEPARTMENT (1)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

• Ensuring all inventory received, produced and issued have been posted in the system.
• Ensure system access and training to all staff entering stock data.
• Ensure accurate and controlled monthly stock takes.
• Prepare monthly stock take schedules for accounts inventory adjustment.
• Preparation of monthly variance analysis on all stocks in terms of quantity and value.
• Ensure accurate reports on production volumes and value and BOM reports.
• Preparation of Monthly Throughput report.
• Ensure all inventory claims are followed up with supplier complaint and CRN received.
• Ensure all invoices due are handed over to Creditors accountant for timely payment.
• Critical role player between stocks/stores and accounts department regarding all stock items in terms of control, reporting and valuation.
• Ensure all records are kept and documents are neatly filed.

The Required Qualifications are:

• Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum BA in accountancy or Full ZICA/ACCA/CIMA
• 3 years work experience in the accounts department of a manufacturing or retailing entity.
• Have tact and diplomacy in dealing with suppliers, customers and fellow employees.
• Ability to prepare high quality adhoc reports in respect of organisations inventory movement.
• Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, Pastel, Word, Powerpoint and any accounting system.

The Required Attributes Include:

• Requires a high degree of professional integrity and ability to critically evaluate movements of inventory in terms of their impact on performance of the division in terms of Gross profit.
• Need to be able to critically analise inventory data in short period of time.
• Required computer literacy levels
• Detail-orientated with the technical aptitude and ability to perform tasks accurately and comprehensively
• Results driven, bias for action and a passion for excellence
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with external customers, management and all levels of associates
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good interpersonal and communication skills