Inventory Cost Accountant

Executiveplacements; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Inventory Cost Accountant to manage stock and cost processes in Pretoria, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a National Diploma in Cost Management Accounting or a BCom Accounting Degree, with at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing and inventory control. This role involves overseeing stock management, coordinating stock takes, and ensuring accurate cost reporting. A competitive remuneration package and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunities for growth and development

Retirement Fund

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing and inventory control.
• Proficiency in Syspro ERP system preferred.
• Experience with OnKey or similar maintenance system implementation.
• Deep understanding of stock control processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and validate stock files.
• Manage inventory for raw materials and finished goods.
• Coordinate monthly stock takes and resolve variances.
• Ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting.
• Train maintenance administrative staff.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving ability

Collaboration

Education

National Diploma in Cost Management Accounting or BCom Accounting Degree

Tools

Syspro ERP system

OnKey

Job description

Inventory Cost Accountant (Manufacturing)

Location: Pretoria, South Africa
Salary: tba

Responsibilities

• Daily oversight and validation of stock files.
• Manage inventory for raw materials, finished goods and maintenance related spares.
• Coordinate and validate monthly stock takes.
• Investigate and resolve stock variances across inbound, production, finished goods and maintenance.
• Ensure accurate recording of stock movements (receipts, issues, transfers adjustments).
• Maintain and optimise Syspro for inventory tracking and reporting.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of stock variances and identify root causes.
• Implement corrective action to reduce future discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate cost tracking and reporting for all inventory items.
• Oversee implementation and ongoing management of the OnKey maintenance system.
• Ensure accurate tracking of spare parts, maintenance schedules and equipment history.
• Train and support maintenance administrative staff for consistent system usage.
• Reconcile costs between OnKey and Syspro.
• Manage stock requisitions, approvals and ensure cost alignment with inventory levels.
• Serve as a central liaison between Finance, Operations and Maintenance.
• Promote transparency and accountability in stock and maintenance processes.
• Foster trust and open communication.

Qualifications

• Education: National Diploma in Cost Management Accounting or BCom Accounting Degree.
• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing and inventory control.
• Proficiency in Syspro ERP system (preferred).
• Experience with maintenance system implementation and administration (OnKey or similar).
• Deep understanding of stack control processes.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Attention to detail: Precision in data entry, reconciliation, and reporting.
• Problem‑solving: Ability to troubleshoot discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with finance, operations and maintenance teams.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Opportunities for growth and development.
• Retirement Fund.

How to Apply

Submit a comprehensive CV and cover letter quoting the reference “Inventory Cost Accountant”. Closing date: Friday 14 / 11 / 2024.

All applications will be treated as confidential.

Employment Equity

The Company is committed to Employment Equity and encourages applications from suitable candidates from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act.