Financial Accountant: Stock

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Salary: Market Related

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Financial Manager

Location: Umhlanga

Role Type: Permanent

Role Purpose:

International commodity trading company requires a Stock Accountant to be responsible for the accurate financial accounting, reconciliation, valuation, and reporting of all stock-related transactions within the trading business. This role manages end?to?end stock accounting processes, including stock reconciliations, supplier (farmer and co?op) stock payments, stock financing with banks, and month-end close activities. The position supports a high?volume trading environment and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure with strict monthly deadlines.

Key working relationships:

• Internal: CFO, Head of Trading and Traders, Logistics/Execution, IT/ERP
• External: Auditors, SARS, banks

Qualifications / Experience:

• Relevant financial and accounting qualification with at least three years completed SAIPA/SAICA articles.
• Experience: 3-5+ years in finance , preferably in trading, agriculture or any stock-intensive environment.
• Experience in stock accounting, reconciliations and stock financing essential and highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/IFRS for SMEs and VAT (imports/exports/zero-rating).
• Demonstrated ability to drive system enhancements and automation.
• Excellent presentation, communication skills and time management skills.
• Confident character to challenge and influence management with the objective to improve the business.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities:

• Stock Reconciliations
• Stock Payments (Farmers & Co-ops)
• Stock Financing with Banks
• Month-End Accounting & Reporting
• Financial Controls & Compliance
• Systems & Process Support