Stock Accountant

Imforce Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Stock Manager to oversee daily stock movements and ensure accurate stock reconciliation. The role requires a diploma or degree in Accounting, along with a minimum of 2 years in manufacturing stock management, preferably in FMCG. Key responsibilities include handling intercompany invoicing, conducting month-end closures, and leading stock counts. Candidates must have strong analytical skills and familiarity with the Sage system. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing stock experience, preferably in FMCG.
• FMCG/Manufacturing sector experience, preferably within a group of companies.
• BOM (Bill of Materials) maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and monthly movements of the Company’s stock.
• Perform reconciliation of production and stock on hand.
• Handle intercompany invoicing and month-end close.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Above-average written & verbal communication

Conflict management and report writing skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Familiarity with Sage system

Education

Grade 12 (Matric)

Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Management Accounting

Job description

Overview

Responsible for managing the daily and monthly movements of the Company’s stock. Accountable for the accurate and timeous closing of stock balances. Ensures all stock movements are processed accurately and on time. Provides support to the extended Supply Chain Team by resolving queries and facilitating the release of production on Sage.

Responsibilities

• Daily Stock Control
• Reconciliation of production and stock on hand for Company and APP
• Track usage for WIP (Work in Progress)
• Handle intercompany invoicing, bulk GRVs, and adjustments on Sage
• Month-End Close: perform pre-snapshot checks & balances, capture and split counts for Company and APP, post snapshot & compile variance reports, and send to sites for investigation
• Provide reasons for stock variances and process correction & recount journals
• Final quantity checks and compile Stock Gain / Loss Report
• Resolve stock queries and reconcile damaged stock movement
• Support to stock controllers and extended Supply Chain team
• Stock Count Attendance: coordinate and oversee monthly stock counts as verification
• Schedules & Reporting: Monthly Stock Valuation Report, Plant Profit and Loss (PNL), Gross Profit (GP) analysis, ad hoc stock reporting
• BOM Maintenance: create and amend BOMs on request
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): ensure accuracy and timeliness of stock reconciliation, variance analysis quality, stock gain/loss reporting accuracy, BOM maintenance integrity, and efficiency in resolving stock queries
• Quality of reporting (PNL, GP, valuation) and engagement in stock count and month-end processes
• Leadership Standards: provide inspirational leadership, build a culture of execution, display business insight and innovation, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, drive engagement and commitment

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting / Management Accounting
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing stock experience (preferably in FMCG)
• FMCG / Manufacturing sector experience (preferably within a group of companies)
• BOM (Bill of Materials) maintenance experience
• Strong analytical skills
• Above-average written & verbal communication
• Conflict management and report writing skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Familiarity with Sage system

Skills and Attributes

• Diplomacy, initiative, and assertiveness
• Tolerance of stress, creativity, and proactivity
• Strong attention to detail and deadline orientation
• Ability to interact at middle management level
• Plan ahead and prioritize
• Be a custodian of company values and culture