About the position
We're partnering with a well-established manufacturing company based in Cape Town to recruit an experienced and detail-driven Accounts Payable/Inventory Controller to join their growing finance team. This role requires both strong financial acumen and hands-on experience in inventory management. The successful candidate will work closely with the Finance Manager and cross-functional teams, ensuring accuracy in supplier accounts, reconciliations, and inventory records to support operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities Accounts Payable Duties Daily capturing of supplier invoices with correct cost centre allocations. Verifying purchase orders and following up with internal departments. Managing payment-related queries from suppliers and staff. Monthly supplier account reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies. Preparing payment schedules and processing petty cash and credit card reconciliations. Capturing forex variances and updating monthly rates (Oanda). Importing and reconciling bank transactions within Sage Evolution. Reconciling the cashbook and ensuring proper allocations. Inventory Management Duties Maintain and monitor stock levels to meet production demands. Oversee and reconcile regular stock and cycle counts. Investigate inventory discrepancies and process stock adjustments and write-offs. Liaise with procurement and production to ensure accurate GRNs and stock data. Maintain ERP inventory records, manage stock codes and BOMs. Prepare monthly inventory reports and stock movement summaries. Minimum Requirements Qualification: Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field. Experience: Minimum 2-3 years in accounts payable, reconciliations, and inventory control. Systems Knowledge: Solid experience with Sage Evolution (EVO) or similar ERP systems. Excel: Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (lookups, pivots, etc.). Soft Skills: High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Proactive and solution-focused.
Desired Skills:
- Stock Management
- Accounts Payable
