Stock Accountant

South Africa remote Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 5, 2026 Last posted May 5, 2026
Job description

Our client in the UK is looking for a Stock Controller, they are looking for someone who has dealt with product/stock in the past. The role also requires a lot of reconciliation between systems and investigation of discrepancies and experience from across finance – sales invoices and purchase invoices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Reconciliation of stock across all locations between warehouse system and ERP (SAP ByDesign) to help drive availability.
  • Investigation and resolution of stock discrepancies, and implementing process improvements to avoid repeat issues.
  • Management of all stock deliveries into the ERP.
  • Monitoring stock valuation and investigating discrepancies.
  • Managing stock counts and preparing year‑end files for auditors.
  • Developing and improving stock management processes.
  • Ownership of specific general ledger accounts in relation to stock.

Requirements

  • Experience working within a commercial finance team.
  • Experience within a stock‑focused business, ideally involving imported goods.
  • Strong Excel capability. Use and adoption of automation preferred.
  • Experience using an ERP and/or stock management system.
  • Analytical, detail‑oriented and confident liaising with operational stakeholders.
About this role

Summary

Manage stock reconciliation, investigate discrepancies, and improve stock processes within finance.

Job title

Stock Accountant

Experience level

not specified

Industry

finance

Location requirements

South Africa, remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

ExcelERPstock managementreconciliationautomation

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

stock managementreconciliationERPSAP ByDesignfinancial analysis
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

South Africa

Remote Country