Inventory Cost Accountant

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTF023690/ANS

Date posted:

Monday, July 20, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

400 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Looking for more than just your next job? Join a successful, fast-growing South African company where your expertise as a Cost Accountant will directly contribute to business success. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career, broaden your experience, and be part of a business that invests in its people. If you're ready for your next challenge, apply today.

POSITION INFO:

Job Description:
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

Manage the return of stock from customer sites, ensuring that discrepancies are investigated, resolved, or confirmed to be within acceptable thresholds
Ensure all stock return transactions are processed accurately and timeously in the relevant systems
Own and coordinate the end-to-end returns process across departments, working with stakeholders to ensure all related tickets and queries are investigated and closed within agreed timelines
Report on returns variances at job and contractor level, identifying trends, exceptions, and areas requiring management attention
Manage contractor boot stock by obtaining monthly stock confirmations, reconciling physical stock to system records, investigating variances, and processing appropriate adjustments in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies
Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Develop, implement, and maintain policies, systems, and procedures for the control, reconciliation, and reporting of returned and contractor-held stock
Prepare reports and analyses to monitor returns performance, stock accuracy, and the timely resolution of variances, including conducting root cause analysis of exceptions
Monitor stock controls and inventory accuracy to ensure compliance with internal policies and financial reporting requirements
Collaborate with operational, finance, and logistics teams to improve returns processes and enhance inventory management practices

Skills & Experience:

Minimum years’ experience as an inventory cost accountant

Qualification:

Matric and degree – non-negotiable
CIMA – Beneficial
Articles complete – Beneficial

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