Group Inventory Controller | Johannesburg | R763,922 pa
Affirmative Portfolios · Johannesburg, Gauteng
Overview
A great permanent opportunity for an experienced inventory professional in Johannesburg. You will take charge of group wide inventory controls, reconciliations and compliance while earning up to R763,922 per year. If you have five years of inventory management experience and a strong grasp of GRAP, PFMA and ERP systems, this role offers real responsibility and a competitive package. Join a dynamic recruitment team and help keep stock accurate and audit ready across multiple regions.
About the role
As the Group Inventory Controller, you will be the go to person for keeping inventory records accurate and compliant across all regions. You will work closely with regional teams and auditors, making sure every transaction is captured correctly and every stock count is done by the book.
- Reconcile the inventory module with the general ledger and investigate any differences.
- Capture, approve and post expense store journals on time.
- Prepare audit files and support both internal and external auditors.
- Run cyclical and annual stock counts, making sure regions follow the approved procedures.
- Monitor obsolete and expiring stock and advise regions on optimal stock levels.
- Create and maintain electronic databases so that inventory information is always retrievable and audit ready.
Application notes: No specific application instructions or documents are listed beyond the standard requirements. Make sure your CV clearly shows your inventory management experience and relevant qualifications when you apply.
Requirements
- Matric (Grade 12) qualification
- National Diploma in Financial Accounting or an equivalent NQF Level 6 qualification
- 5 years of experience in inventory management
- Proven knowledge and application of accrual accounting and GRAP or IFRS standards
- Knowledge of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) and Treasury Regulations
- Experience with ERP systems, Oracle preferable
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and procurement matters
- Aptitude for numbers
- Leadership and supervisory skills
- Ability to work with senior managers
Responsibilities
- Ensure accurate recording of inventory transactions in the inventory system and general ledger
- Perform regular reconciliations between the inventory module and the general ledger
- Analyse inventory movements and investigate discrepancies with regional teams
- Ensure timely capturing, approval and posting of expense store journals
- Ensure compliance with company inventory policies, GRAP standards, PFMA and Treasury Regulations
- Prepare inventory audit files and supporting documentation
- Liaise with internal and external auditors on inventory related matters and address audit queries
- Implement and monitor cyclical and annual physical stock counts across regions
- Ensure stock counts are conducted in line with approved policies and procedures
- Implement procedures to manage and minimise inventory losses and wastage
- Monitor expiring and obsolete stock and communicate timeously with regions
- Advise regions on optimal stock levels and replenishment timing
- Prepare inventory waste and expiry reports for relevant committees
- Provide support to regions on inventory system and process queries
- Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and support inventory training initiatives
- Ensure ISO 9001 compliance in inventory processes
- Maintain complete, accurate and auditable inventory records
- Create and manage electronic databases for inventory reporting and year end purposes
- Ensure inventory information is easily retrievable and audit ready
Job details
- Organisation
- Affirmative Portfolios
- Location
- Johannesburg, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Salary
- Up to R63,660 per month / monthly
- Category
- Accounting & Finance
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
You will be dealing with stock across multiple regions, so when you apply, highlight any experience you have with reconciliations and audits. If you have worked on Oracle or similar ERP systems, make that clear in your CV. Since this role involves working with senior managers, a short cover note showing how you communicate and solve inventory problems will go a long way. Also, be ready to talk about how you have handled stock discrepancies in the past. Good luck!
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