RPO Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented Inventory Accountant to join our client's finance team in Johannesburg. The inventory accountant will ensure effective management of inventory on site and at suppliers. They will manage inventory by stock taking and classifying materials for the business, ensuring counting of stores inventory and discarding of inventory that does not meet company standards. Performing inventory audits and analyses and reports any discrepancies to stakeholders. Reconciling actual stock counts to ERP generated reports.Responsibilities:Obtain 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 plant maintains accurate inventory levels by highlighting expired stock and ensure correct warehouse allocations.Obtain authorization and execute inventory adjustments with provision.Assist Production Accountant in the process of writing-off inventory deemed not suitable for use.Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve work objectives.Generate In transit and Expiry reports for Warehouse and MC.Assist MC in Chemicals and plastics count, preparing and submitting Chemical recon.Requirements:Degree in Logistics or Supply Chain/BCom Finance/Accounting.At least 3-5 years 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.Benefits:Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.Apply for this role today, contact Keegan Wolhuter at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: ****** 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.
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