Group Inventory Controller (Permanent) – Johannesburg

Affirmative Portfolios; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 688,000 - 840,000; Full time

Job summary

Affirmative Portfolios in Johannesburg is seeking a Group Inventory Controller on a permanent basis. You will manage inventory transactions and perform reconciliations between the Inventory Module and the General Ledger across regions.

The role requires a 5-year track record in inventory management, PFMA knowledge, and Oracle ERP experience. A National Diploma in Financial Accounting and matric are essential credentials.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12) is required.
• National Diploma in Financial Accounting or equivalent NQF Level 6.
• 5 years in Inventory Management.
• Knowledge of accrual accounting, GRAP/IFRS.
• PFMA and Treasury regulations knowledge.
• ERP systems experience (Oracle preferable).
• Knowledge of procurement matters.
• Advisory PFMA experience.

Responsibilities

• Record inventory transactions accurately in the inventory system and General Ledger.
• Perform reconciliations between Inventory Module and General Ledger.
• Analyse inventory movements and investigate discrepancies with regions.
• Ensure timely posting of expense store journals.
• Ensure compliance with inventory policies, GRAP, PFMA, and Treasury Regulations.
• Prepare inventory audit files and supporting docs.
• Liaise with auditors on inventory related matters and address audit queries.
• Coordinate physical stock counts across regions.
• Monitor stock counts to match approved policies.

Skills

Aptitude for numbers

Leadership & supervisory skills

Ability to work with senior managers

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

National Diploma in Financial Accounting

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Group Inventory Controller (Permanent) – Johannesburg

Salary: up to R763,922.00 pa (Based on experience)

Minimum Requirements and Experience:

• Matric (Grade 12) qualification
• National Diploma in:
• Financial Accounting or equivalent NQF Level 6 Qualification
• 5 years’ experience in Inventory Management
• Proven knowledge, experience, interpretation and application of accrual accounting and GRAP/IFRS standards
• Knowledge of Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury regulations
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferable)
• Knowledge of Relevant legislation
• Knowledge of Procurement related matters
• Advisory – Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Aptitude for numbers
• Leadership & supervisory skills
• Ability to work with senior managers.

Key performance areas:

• Ensure accurate recording of inventory transactions in the inventory system and General Ledger.
• Perform regular reconciliations between the Inventory Module and the General Ledger.
• Analyse inventory movements and investigate discrepancies with regions.
• Ensure timely capturing, approval, and posting of expense store journals.
• Ensure compliance with The Company inventory policies, GRAP standards, PFMA, and Treasury Regulations.
• Prepare inventory audit files and supporting documentation.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors on inventory related matters and address audit queries.
• Implement and monitor cyclical and annual physical stock counts across regions.
• Ensure stock counts are conducted in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
• Implement procedures to manage and minimise inventory losses and wastage.
• Monitor expiring and obsolete stock and communicate timeously with regions.
• Advise regions on optimal stock levels and replenishment timing.
• Prepare inventory waste and expiry reports for relevant committees.
• Provide support to regions on inventory system and process queries.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and support inventory training initiatives.
• Ensure ISO 9001 compliance in inventory processes.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and auditable inventory records.
• Create and manage electronic databases for inventory reporting and year end purposes.
• Ensure inventory information is easily retrievable and audit ready.

NB: Should you not be contacted within 2 weeks of your application, please consider it as unsuccessful