Inventory Accountant: Agri Trading

Recruiter:

Helen Wilson Recruitment

Job Ref:

1069130346

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Salary: market related (Including provident fund, Medical Aid and guaranteed 13th cheque plus bonus)

Department: Finance

Reporting to: Financial Manager

Location Cape Town

Role Type: Permanent

Role Purpose:

The Stock Accountant is 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.

Essential Qualifications / Experience (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING)

Relevant financial and accounting qualification with three years completed SAIPA/SAICA articles.
Experience: 3-5+ years in finance 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).
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

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