3 Warehouse Operatives jobs in Gauteng

Cost & Management Accountant – Foreign Creditors, Inventory & Tax

Manage all aspects of foreign and intercompany creditors, ensuring accuracy and completeness in documentation, payments, and reconciliations. This role is responsible for maintaining clean intercompany accounts with zero variances, timely processing of payments (especially foreign), accurate posting of inventory and cost of sales, and compliance with local and international financial and tax regulations. Additionally, the role supports the Financial Controller and Associate Financial Controller with budget preparation, forecasting, and various ad hoc financial improvement projects.

• B.Com. with specialization in Cost/Management Accounting or Auditing
• Professional certification (e.g. SAIPA, CIMA, or similar) advantageous
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
• Familiarity with multi-currency environments and forex transaction handling
• Strong understanding of IFRS and local tax legislation
• Exposure to inventory accounting in a manufacturing or distribution environment
• Regular updates on local and international tax and compliance changes
• 5 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in a multinational or manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with foreign creditor management, forex revaluations, and intercompany account balancing
• Demonstrated success in supporting tax submissions and reconciling general ledger accounts
• Proven track record of managing vendor relationships and driving payment accuracy and compliance
• Strong technical accounting skills and understanding of GAAP/IFRS
• In-depth knowledge of VAT processing, tax reporting, and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and correct discrepancies
• Strong organizational and time management skills with a focus on meeting deadlines
• High attention to detail with a disciplined and structured work approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a deadline-driven environment
• Self-motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset

• Accurate capturing of foreign supplier invoices against correct GL accounts and cost centers
• Ensure all documentation is complete and correct for forex payments, including SARB compliance
• Process monthly foreign supplier payments timeously and accurately
• Reconcile foreign creditor accounts monthly and resolve any discrepancies
• Maintain up-to-date and compliant records for audits and statutory requirements
• Engage proactively with procurement, warehouse, and treasury teams to ensure end-to-end payment cycle efficiency

• Post and reconcile inventory-related creditor transactions
• Monitor and report on inventory trends, stock movements, and obsolescence
• Ensure accurate costing of inventory and timely recognition of cost of sales
• Collaborate with warehouse teams to support cycle counts and variance resolution
• Identify and analyze significant variances affecting inventory valuations

• Maintain balanced and accurate intercompany accounts across multiple currencies and legal entities
• Process and validate intercompany invoices and journals monthly
• Resolve mismatches through timely communication with internal stakeholders and counterparts
• Revalue intercompany balances monthly in line with forex rates
• Prepare intercompany confirmations for audit purposes

• Perform GL reconciliations across assigned accounts including inventory, payables, VAT, and tax provisions
• Identify and resolve discrepancies proactively, escalating risks where necessary
• Ensure all reconciliations are completed on time and are audit-ready
• Analyse production and operational costs and flag anomalies to management

• Prepare and submit VAT201, ITR14, ITR14SD, and other statutory schedules as required
• Ensure timely processing of input and output VAT entries and reclaims
• Support external auditors and internal compliance audits by providing relevant schedules and explanations
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changes in local tax legislation affecting foreign and inventory-related transactions

• Assist in the preparation of cost-based budgets and financial forecasts
• Compile detailed cost-of-sales inputs and projections
• Contribute to scenario analysis, planning reviews, and financial presentations
• Ensure data accuracy in financial models and forecast assumptions

• Participate in finance and cross-functional projects aimed at improving efficiency and controls
• Contribute to the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Assist with system upgrades or finance transformation initiatives
• Identify process improvements in creditor management, inventory reconciliation, and intercompany balancing

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• Full-time

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