Assistant Accountant Inventory

PURPOSE Functional responsibility for the accounting records and respective reconciliations in respect of Inventory and other related balances.

PURPOSE

Functional responsibility for the accounting records and respective reconciliations in respect of Inventory and other related balances.

EDUCATION

• First degree, preferably in accounting or related subject.
• Level 2 ACCA or equivalent would be an asset.

REQUIRED SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Three - five years’ experience in a computerised accounting environment within the retail sector.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications with emphasis on MS Excel.
• Experience with Oracle Financials would be an asset.
• Strong organizational/coordination skills and excellent at time management.
• Analytical and problem –solving skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

REQUIRED PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload.
• Positive attitude towards work.
• Ability to use own initiative and work independently.
• Team player.
• Tactful and discreet.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Perform on-going checks and reconciliation of the Inventory and Cost of Sales portfolios, including, but not limited to:

• Conducting daily checks of the subledgers and corresponding GL balances to ensure that accounting entries are being cleared as intended.
• Identifying and resolving reconciling items on a timely basis - within two weeks.

• Monthly reconciliation of Goods in Transit (GIT) to the General Ledger.
• Monthly reconciliation of Goods Receipt Note (GRN) to the General Ledger.
• Monthly reconciliation of Accounts Receivable Repair Services.
• Monthly reconciliation of First Year Warranty.
• Monthly reconciliation of Extended Warranty.
• Supervise the Costing function.
• Any other tasks assigned that will assist in achieving the purpose stated above and or the company’s mission.