Production and Inventory Clerk

The core responsibilities of the position include:

Preparation of all inventory, debtors & creditors movement schedules and accounting entries
Validating material costs & material receipts, making provisions
Reconciliation of invoices for the purchase of raw materials and scrap
Submission of payment requests for raw material purchases
Review, analysis and reconciliation of inventory and scrap general ledger accounts
Assistance with the interim and year-end inventory counts
Assistance with the preparation of VAT reconciliations and returns
Preparation of schedules required for monthly management accounts and reporting
Support with internal and external audits
Assistance with queries and analysis of raw materials and inventory
Liaise with the creditors, planning and other departments as required
Ad hoc tasks as and when required

Matric and progress towards an accounting qualification
Experience in a finance department in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
Ability to work with minimum supervision to meet tight deadlines
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Computer literacy, with strong Microsoft Excel skills
Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
Understanding of management accounting and costing principles will be an added advantage.