Job Description

Qualifications:

• BCom Degree or SAIPA/SAICA registered
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a related role
• Experience with ERP systems (Xero is a plus)
• Strong ERP system skills and proficiency in Excel
• Proven experience in inventory management and cost accounting
• Excellent numerical, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with external partners

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Produce Monthly Management Accounts: Done in a format agreeable to management
• General Ledger Maintenance: Record all financial transactions, including sales, purchases, expenses, and payments
• Accounts Receivable: Track customer invoices, record payments, and manage outstanding receivables
• Accounts Payable: Record supplier invoices, process payments, and manage outstanding payables
• Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): Calculate the direct costs attributable to the production of leather bags, including raw materials, labour, and manufacturing overhead
• Inventory Valuation: Use methods like FIFO, LIFO, or weighted average to value inventory accurately
• Cycle Counting: Perform regular cycle counts to verify physical inventory against system records
• Work with the external accountant to assist them with producing monthly management accounts in a format useful to management
• Ensure data accuracy and consistency across all modules of the ERP system
• Prepare for and support external audits to verify the accuracy and integrity of financial and inventory records
• Purchase Orders: Generate and manage purchase orders for raw materials and other supplies
• Bill of Materials (BOM): Maintain accurate BOMs to track the cost and usage of raw materials in production
• Standard Costing: Use standard costing methods to allocate manufacturing costs to products
• Shrinkage Management: Identify and address causes of inventory shrinkage, such as theft, damage, or errorsBarcode/RFID Systems Implementation: Implement systems for real-time tracking of inventory movements
• Warehouse Layout Optimization: Organize the warehouse for efficient storage and retrieval of inventory

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