Inventory Analyst

As our Inventory Analyst, you'll be at the forefront of our inventory management strategy.This roles focus isto conduct on-going Inventory risk analysis, ensure the balancing and alignment of systems and provide relevant reports.We're a fully in-office team, based at our Support Centre in Kuils River, Cape Town.So, what will you do? Critically Assess Inventory Related Risks Investigate incoming inventory queries to identify and minimize risk of financial loss Investigate and clear POS Upload errors timeously Escalate systems error to IT Recommend process changes to Business Analyst Stock Counts for Stores Schedule stock counts and manage date changes Compiling Shrinkage Results per Brand Review insurance calc for burglary counts Review journals for Shrinkage results reconciling items Stock Counts for DCs Assist Supply Chain business analystswith system alignment pre and post stock count file upload Compile Shrinkage Result and report to relevant stakeholders Reconcile DC Intransit and action accordingly Reconciliation of inventory GL accounts Reconcile GL accounts Ensure stock on hand accuracy Process journals as required to ensure reconciling items not older than 3 months Transporter Claims Reconcile relevant GL accounts Submit request for invoices i.r.o approved transporter claims to Debtors Dept. Ensure clearing of reconciling items JOB RELATED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE required: Store stock processes End to end Inventory processes Good administration knowledge and ability Good knowledge of financial administration and basic accounting principles and their application (debits, credits, journals, reconciliations) SKILLS required: Computer skills, intermediate to advanced Excel 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 Able to deal with large volumes of work EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Essential:Minimum 4 years' relevant finance administration experience Minimum 2 years' within an Inventory Analysis role or similar Preferred:Experience within the retail business environment QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Essential:National Diploma in Finance / Accounting or similar Preferred:Bachelors Degree in Finance / Accounting or similar#J-18808-Ljbffr