Junior Inventory Cost Accountant

Vine Recruitment; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Vine Recruitment is seeking a Junior Inventory Cost Accountant in Paarl to support cost accounting, inventory costing, stock control and reporting. The role offers exposure to BOMs, pricing and variance analysis in a fast-paced environment.

You will work with Pastel Evolution, maintain data, assist with stock takes, and contribute to gross profit calculations while liaising with suppliers and internal teams. This is an excellent entry point for careers in inventory management and cost accounting.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Cost Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Experience in stock control, inventory administration or costing is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Pastel Evolution or similar accounting system is preferred.
• Good Excel and numerical skills are required.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow within inventory/cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory data, product master files and warehouse locations.
• Assist with product costing and pricing of imported and local products.
• Ensure BOMs and inventory pricing are accurate.
• Assist with stock takes and investigating discrepancies.
• Prepare inventory reports and analyze stock variances.
• Reconcile stock on hand with general ledger balances.
• Monitor minimum stock levels and assist with replenishment.
• Maintain pricing matrices and apply correct discount levels.
• Monitor stock shortages and wastage, reporting discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing and negotiate discounts where possible.

Skills

Excel

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Education

Accounting or Cost Accounting qualification

Relevant practical experience

Tools

Pastel Evolution

Job description

Junior Inventory Cost Accountant job vacancy in Paarl.

Our client is seeking a Junior Inventory Cost Accountant to assist with inventory costing, stock control, pricing and reporting.

This role is suited to a detail-oriented and analytical individual looking to develop their experience in inventory management and cost accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain inventory data, product master files and warehouse locations on Pastel Evolution.
• Assist with product costing and pricing of imported and locally sourced products.
• Ensure Bills of Materials (BOMs) and inventory pricing are accurate.
• Assist with stock takes, capturing stock data and investigating discrepancies.
• Prepare inventory reports, analyse stock variances and assist with gross profit calculations.
• Reconcile stock on hand with general ledger balances.
• Monitor minimum stock levels and assist with timely stock replenishment.
• Maintain pricing matrices and ensure the correct discount levels are applied.
• Monitor stock shortages, wastage and potential losses, reporting any discrepancies.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding pricing and negotiate discounts where possible.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in Accounting, Cost Accounting, Finance or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in stock control, inventory administration or costing will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of Pastel Evolution or a similar accounting system.
• Good Excel and numerical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow within an inventory and cost accounting environment