Inventory Executive

Your Growth & Impact Enhance your accounting know-how by reconciling inventory with financial ledgers and month-end reports. Build practical ERP experience and Excel skills while supporting physical counts and continuous stock control. Expand your professional network by coordinating with purchasing, warehouse, and finance teams. Sharpen auditing readiness by preparing clear documentation and variance explanations for stakeholders. Position yourself for senior finance or inventory roles through consistent delivery and process improvement contributions. Responsibilities Stock Operations - Coordinate daily receiving and issue records, ensuring all stock movements are logged accurately in the inventory system. - Perform regular cycle counts and full stock takes, investigate variances, and record adjustments with clear notes. - Monitor material handling and storage practices to protect stock condition and location accuracy. - Support warehouse staff on stock disposition, returns, and transfer documentation. Financial Reconciliation & Reporting - Reconcile physical stock to the general ledger each month and explain discrepancies to finance management. - Prepare inventory valuation worksheets using appropriate costing methods and submit data for month-end close. - Assist with audit requests by providing stock reports, movement histories, and supporting documents promptly. - Maintain accurate stock ledgers and ensure cost codes and item classifications are consistent. Process & Systems - Keep ERP records up to date, create stock master entries, and help improve system workflows for accuracy. - Implement simple checks and templates to reduce recurring errors and speed reconciliations. - Train colleagues on correct inventory entries and basic stock control procedures to improve team compliance. - Support ad hoc projects that improve stock visibility and reporting timeliness. Requirements Qualifications & Experience - Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in inventory, stock control, or finance-related roles within trading or warehouse environments. - Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Logistics, or a related field is preferred. - Experience working in a trading environment, handling high-value or fast-moving items is an advantage. - Availability to join full-time and participate in periodic stock takes as scheduled. Hard Skills & Knowledge - Strong inventory management knowledge, including stock control, stock ledger maintenance, and material handling best practices. - Proficient in MS Excel for reconciliations and reporting, including pivot tables and basic formulas. - Practical experience with ERP systems for stock transactions, stock master data, and reporting. - Basic understanding of inventory valuation methods and month-end close processes. Soft Skills & Qualities - Detail oriented with a commitment to accurate data and clear documentation. - Good communicator who can coordinate between warehouse and finance with calm clarity. - Organised and reliable, able to prioritise tasks during busy month-end periods. - Problem solver who follows up on discrepancies and keeps stakeholders informed with concise updates.