Finance Analyst

Armstrong Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Cape Town is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Analyst to oversee inventory control and stock management processes. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for the accurate movement and storage of dry goods and consumables, ensuring compliance with company procedures. Your analytical skills will be crucial in generating reports and identifying trends in inventory movements. You will also supervise stock take teams, fostering a positive work environment while managing conflicts. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of inventory control experience.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory movements and stock control processes.
• Generate reports on inventory variances and trends.
• Supervise stock take teams and maintain employee relations.

Skills

Inventory Control

Stock Management

Data Analysis

Supervisory Skills

Education

BCom Degree

Job description

Our client, based in Cape Town, currently has an opportunity for a Finance Analyst. The successful incumbent will be responsible for the correct storing, movement, and stock take of all dry goods, consumables, and product inventory according to company procedures, with a specific focus on stock intake and investigation of any stock variances throughout the stock flow process.

1. Responsible for the movement and control of all product inventories from internal and external suppliers according to company processes and procedures.
2. Responsible for the movement, control, and issuing of all dry goods and consumable inventory according to company processes and procedures.
3. Ensure accurate and adequate labeling and positioning of all labels.
4. Coordinate all paperwork related to stock intakes with the creditors department (including both onsite and offsite locations).
5. Conduct weekly stocktaking, including posting stock batches, of all dry goods, consumables, and product inventory according to agreed SOPs.
6. Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations of inventory movements, investigating discrepancies to implement corrective actions.

Management Reporting and Analysis

1. Generate weekly and monthly reports on inventory movements and variances.
2. Identify and report patterns and trends in inventory movements and variances.
3. Provide finance support to the Plant Manager and analyst team, particularly regarding stock-related matters.

People Supervision

1. Supervise and control stock take teams.
2. Maintain stable employee relations by managing conflicts and fostering a positive, high-performing work environment.

Qualifications

• BCom Degree.

Criteria

• 3-5 years of inventory control experience.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience.
• The candidate will work at two plants located in Elsies River and Malmesbury.
• Candidate must divide their time between both locations, being present at each on a weekly basis.
• Ad hoc visits to offsite storage facilities.
• Initially based solely in Cape Town with a Monday to Friday workweek; when the second plant starts, the workweek will shift to Tuesday to Saturday.

A consultant will contact you if you are shortlisted. If you do not hear within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on our database for consideration for other vacancies matching your profile.