Inventory Analyst at PEP Stores

Job Description

The Inventory Analyst is responsible for conducting an on-going Inventory risk analysis, ensure the balancing and alignment of systems and performing certain month-end responsibilities to support the Inventory Accountant.

Duties & Responsibilities

The successful applicant will be responsible for but not limited to the following job functions:

What you’ll do

• Finalise monthly accounting for inventory transactions
• Approve stock takes
• Ensure the accuracy and validity of write-offs
• Process journals as required
• Critically assess inventory-related risks
• Resolve escalated inventory queries (mostly from stock takes) & minimize the risk of financial loss
• Escalate systems or process errors or improvements to the business analyst and/or Pepkor IT
• Prepare year- and month-end inventory calculations and process journals
• Conducting inventory and other data reconciliations
• Resolve potential weighted average unit cost price discrepancies
• Assist with the monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting
• Perform monthly general ledger (GL) inventory reconciliations
• Data reporting and adhoc tasks

Desired Experience & Qualification

Required Knowledge and Experience

What you’ll need

• Relevant tertiary qualification (certificate, diploma, degree), a B Com degree would be an advantage
• 2 years’ relevant experience in a Financial environment
• Experience working in a retail environment (preferred)
• Understanding of end-to-end inventory processes
• Good financial administration knowledge and ability
• Good knowledge of basic accounting principles and their application (debits, credits, journals, reconciliations)
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets skills

Mode of Application

How to apply: Interested and qualified? Go to PEP on www.linkedin.com to apply

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