Inventory Accountant at Kendor Consulting

REF: 15IA-201301

Job Outline
To be responsible for all matters related to inventory, cost of sales while providing the business with daily & weekly inventory reports. To provide business support to internal customers as well as getting involved in other ad hoc tasks on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• To drive accurate and timely Inventory & Cost of Sales Reporting
• To ensure effective daily & weekly commercial Update Reports
• To offer efficient business Support via lead role in monthly stock meetings To pro-actively identity stock obsolescence risk, ensure appropriate courses of action are taken on ‘at risk’ stock and have input into stock planning
• Develop and produce relevant reports and analysis to internal customers as requested or required to support business decisions,
• Coordinate stock count and all relevant reconciliation
• Take lead role in inventory, accounting and finance projects
• Ad hoc Tasks through involvement in a variety of other finance and business support tasks as the need arises

Education/Requirement

• University, or equivalent degree in accounting and possession of relevant certification and membership of relevant professional body will confer advantage.
• Minimum of 6 Years of relevant industry experience in inventory accounting or related experience with a proven track record, preferably in a similar or related industry environment. MBA confers and advantage.
• Inventory, supply chain and cost accounting functions background primarily in the distribution or relevant sector.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and proven experience in inventory design, system and operation
• Strong service and technical background and proven man-management skills
• Customer management experience and minimum of 5 years. Strong technical, analytical and communication skills
• Strong MS Excel background and operational knowledge of ERP solution particularly Navision will confer an added advantage.