Inventory Financial Controller
Automotive
Johannesburg East, Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa
A well-established technical services organisation requires an experienced Finance Controller – Inventory to take ownership of inventory governance, stock accuracy, replenishment planning, and inventory-related financial controls across multiple branches nationally.
This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of inventory transactions within the ERP system, driving stock count programmes, managing replenishment calculations for imported parts, supporting inventory-related imports, and assisting operational teams in maintaining accurate stock holdings and financial records.
This role suits a highly accurate, energetic professional with strong expertise in inventory control and a commitment to operational excellence.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric essential
- Post-matric qualification in Finance, Accounting or related field advantageous
- Minimum 10 years’ experience within a finance environment with inventory control as a primary responsibility
- ERP systems experience essential; Syspro advantageous
- Advanced MS Excel and MS Word skills
- Valid Code 8 driver’s licence
- Strong numerical, analytical, and reporting ability
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and travel nationally when required
Key Responsibilities
- Process inventory purchase orders and stock transactions
- Coordinate rolling stock counts and stock reconciliations
- Investigate stock variances and implement corrective actions
- Manage replenishment planning for imported inventory
- Maintain stock codes, minimum stock levels, and inventory master data
- Support import clearing, supplier returns, and inventory improvement projects