Accounting and Inventory Manager

Smith Garb & Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

A vibrant retail and manufacturing company in Central Cape Town is seeking an Accounting and Inventory Manager to enhance their operations. This part-time role offers flexibility while ensuring efficient management of financial and inventory processes. Candidates should possess extensive experience, a BCom Degree or relevant registration, and strong ERP skills to thrive in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a related role.
• Proven experience in inventory management and cost accounting.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Produce Monthly Management Accounts in an agreed format.
• Maintain General Ledger by recording all financial transactions.
• Perform Cycle Counting to verify inventory against system records.

Skills

ERP system proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Education

BCom Degree

SAIPA / SAICA registration

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Our client, a vibrant retail and manufacturing company in Central Cape Town, is seeking an Accounting and Inventory Manager to join their team. It will be flexible part-time hours that will allow you to find the perfect work-life balance.

POSITION INFO : Qualifications :

• BCom Degree or SAIPA / SAICA registered
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a related role
• Experience with ERP systems (Xero is a plus)
• Strong ERP system skills and proficiency in Excel
• Proven experience in inventory management and cost accounting
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with external partners

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Produce Monthly Management Accounts : Done in a format agreeable to management
• General Ledger Maintenance : Record all financial transactions, including sales, purchases, expenses, and payments
• Accounts Receivable : Track customer invoices, record payments, and manage outstanding receivables
• Accounts Payable : Record supplier invoices, process payments, and manage outstanding payables
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) : Calculate the direct costs attributable to the production of leather bags, including raw materials, labour, and manufacturing overhead
• Inventory Valuation : Use methods like FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average to value inventory accurately
• Cycle Counting : Perform regular cycle counts to verify physical inventory against system records
• Work with the external to assist them with producing monthly management accounts in a format useful to management
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all modules of the ERP system
• Prepare for and support external audits to verify the accuracy and integrity of financial and inventory records
• Purchase Orders : Generate and manage purchase orders for raw materials and other supplies
• Bill of Materials (BOM) : Maintain accurate BOMs to track the cost and usage of raw materials in production
• Standard Costing : Use standard costing methods to allocate manufacturing costs to products
• Shrinkage Management : Identify and address causes of inventory shrinkage, such as theft, damage, or errorsBarcode / RFID Systems Implementation : Implement systems for real-time tracking of inventory movements
• Warehouse Layout Optimization : Organize the warehouse for efficient storage and retrieval of inventory

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