Inventory Cost Accountant: Optimize Stock, Costs & Profitability

West Coast Personnel; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 355,000 - 426,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking an Inventory Cost Accountant to manage inventory costing, stock controls and reporting. You will ensure accurate valuations, maintain reliable system records and provide cost analysis to support purchasing, pricing and profitability.

Duties include implementing Pastel Evolution inventory data and controls, maintaining the inventory master file and warehouse locations, coordinating stock takes and reconciling variances.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Cost Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Relevant experience in inventory accounting, product costing and stock control.
• Proficient in Pastel Evolution inventory records, costing and pricing.
• Strong Excel skills for reconciliations and reporting.
• Understanding of inventory valuation and GL reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Systems & Controls: Implement and maintain accurate inventory data in Pastel Evolution; Maintain the inventory master file, product information and warehouse locations; Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure accurate stock quantities, costing and valuation; Manage minimum stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment at competitive prices.

Skills

Inventory costing

Stock control

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Accounting/Cost Accounting qualification

Tools

Pastel Evolution

Microsoft Excel

Job description

West Coast Personnel in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking an Inventory Cost Accountant to manage inventory costing, stock controls and reporting. You will ensure accurate valuations, maintain reliable system records and provide cost analysis to support purchasing, pricing and profitability.

Duties include implementing Pastel Evolution inventory data and controls, maintaining the inventory master file and warehouse locations, coordinating stock takes and reconciling variances.