Inventory Auditor (Stock Controller) - Sandton - FMCG

Role Description Inventory Auditor (Stock Controller) Our client, in the FMCG industry, is looking for an Inventory Auditor (Stock Controller) for their office in Sandton. This is an international broad-line foodservice group, listed on the JSE, South Africa, and present in developed economies in five continents. Focused on foodservice, the business comprises of well-established leading and rapidly growing market positions, offering significant future upside. The profile of the customer base is strategically targeted to fully service the foodservice industry's needs. Inventory Auditor (Stock Controller) Qualifications and Experience and Requirements: Bachelor's degree in business/ internal audit/finance or related field a plus Minimum Three (3) years' experience as an inventory auditor or stock controller, warehouse operational background (FMCG). Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, and Excel), ERP and BI systems. Mandatory: Being able to work at heights (medically fit and certified to work at heights training to be done by the company). Able to work in a freezer/chiller environment. Physically able to stand and walk for extended periods. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to work night, weekends, extended hours, and potentially holidays. Vehicle and valid drivers licence. Will be required to drive to nearby cities from Johannesburg. Up to date Passport. Availability to travel extensively and reside away from home at least 3 to 4 nights weekly in an 8-week period, every quarter, (both locally in South Africa and in neighbouring countries). Duties and Responsibilities: Attend Branch stock-takes (at branch site and off-site warehouses from start to finish. (Approximately 8 stock-takes every week over an 8-week period, every quarter). Stock-takes generally held on a Thursday (afternoon/evening), Friday (may extend into the evening), sometimes on a Saturday. Independently verify that accounting records accurately represent the physical stock on the floor. Assess quality and condition of stock for impairment. Perform planning and analytical procedures prior to the count to identify areas of risk and potential stock write-offs. Perform analysis and comparisons from previous stock-takes, taking into account stock losses from cycle counts and stock-adjustments. Ensuring that stock valuation is accurate. Perform testing at the stock-take ensuring the stock-take procedures are followed by the Branch. Walk-through of the warehouse to identify stock to be counted / stock to be excluded from the count, stock adjustments and physical stock agree (stock to be dumped or returned to suppliers), risk of theft during the count is reduced (blind-spots). Ensure prior and after the stock-take that the necessary ERP/BI reports are run and agree to the Branch reports. Perform and document sample counts and ensure that it agrees to branch counts and captured quantities. Ensure that proper cut-off is done by the Branch, by re-performing cut-off testing. Identifying slow or obsolete stock that should be written-off / segregated form the count. Ensuring that manual count sheet administration and controls are adhered to. Run variance reports and agree this to the Branch reports and to the ERP system. Review that OHS and Food Safety standards are followed at stock-take. Review property inspections whilst at the stock-take. Documenting work done on working papers to be presented for review to the Audit Manager/Audit Executive. Drafting of audit findings noting areas of weakness/deficiency with stock-take and operational control breakdowns, draft recommendation to improve controls and procedures. Draft audit report for management comment after the stock-take. Brought to you by AGC Legal Recruitment