Senior Inventory Accountant — Multisite Warehousing Lead

Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical raw material distribution company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Inventory Accountant to manage inventory operations across multiple warehouses. The role involves leadership of logistics professionals and requires 10+ years of experience in inventory accounting, preferably in a logistics or manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess a BCom degree, proficiency with ERP systems like JDE and Salesforce, and have strong analytical and communication skills. This is a pivotal role for ensuring accuracy and compliance in inventory management.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in inventory accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or logistics environment.
• Ability to lead and develop a team of logistics professionals.
• Excellent communication and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory operations across multiple warehouses in South Africa and Kenya.
• Conduct regular book-to-book reconciliations with third-party stock holdings.
• Lead and coordinate month-end stock reconciliations.

Skills

Inventory accounting

Proficiency with ERP systems

Advanced Excel skills

Leadership skills

Analytical abilities

Education

BCom degree with completed articles

Tools

JDE

Salesforce

Job description

A leading chemical raw material distribution company in South Africa is seeking an experienced Inventory Accountant to manage inventory operations across multiple warehouses. The role involves leadership of logistics professionals and requires 10+ years of experience in inventory accounting, preferably in a logistics or manufacturing environment. Candidates should possess a BCom degree, proficiency with ERP systems like JDE and Salesforce, and have strong analytical and communication skills. This is a pivotal role for ensuring accuracy and compliance in inventory management.