Inventory Cost Accountant in Cape Winelands

West Coast Personnel is recruiting an Inventory Cost Accountant for Paarl in the Cape Winelands, Western Cape. The permanent role is paid up to R35 000.00 per month as stated in the original listing, and the application closing date is 25 November 2026.

About the company and the work

West Coast Personnel is the recruitment agency named in the original listing. The role manages inventory costing, stock controls and reporting, ensuring accurate inventory valuations, reliable system records and cost analysis to support purchasing, pricing and profitability.

Role details and duties

• Implement and maintain accurate inventory data in Pastel Evolution
• Maintain the inventory master file, product information and warehouse locations
• Implement and monitor internal controls for accurate stock quantities, costing and valuation
• Manage minimum stock levels and coordinate timely replenishment at competitive prices
• Calculate and maintain accurate costs for imported and locally sourced products
• Verify bills of materials, component costs and finished-product costing
• Perform product costing and analyse cost movements and discrepancies
• Maintain the pricing matrix and correct inventory discount levels in Pastel Evolution
• Calculate and analyse gross profit margins and highlight pricing or costing concerns
• Negotiate supplier discounts and identify purchasing savings
• Coordinate and oversee stock takes across all stores and warehouse locations
• Capture stock-count results, investigate variances and process approved adjustments
• Reconcile stock-on-hand records and inventory valuations to the relevant general ledger accounts
• Investigate and report stock shortages, wastage and suspected theft, and recommend corrective measures
• Prepare inventory, costing, gross profit and stock-variance reports, and support month-end reconciliations

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the original listing are summarised here:

• A relevant qualification in Accounting, Cost Accounting, Finance or a related field
• Relevant experience in inventory accounting, product costing and stock control
• Practical proficiency in Pastel Evolution, particularly inventory records, costing and pricing
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for reconciliations, reporting and data analysis
• Sound understanding of inventory valuation, bills of materials, gross profit calculations and general ledger concepts
• Understanding of costing for imported and locally purchased products
• Experience coordinating stock takes and investigating stock discrepancies
• Ability to maintain pricing structures, discount levels and minimum stock requirements
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and accuracy
• Effective communication and supplier-negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities and meet reporting deadlines
• High levels of integrity and accountability when handling financial and inventory information

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 listing, using the Apply button on this page. The original listing notes that this is an external application. Do not pay a fee to apply.

Practical tips

• Highlight Pastel Evolution inventory, costing and pricing experience
• Show stock take, variance investigation and reconciliation examples
• Mention gross profit, pricing matrix and supplier negotiation work
• Keep your CV focused on accuracy, controls and reporting deadlines

How the process works

Read the full original listing, then apply through the original link before 25 November 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted through the employer’s process.

Important information

This page is informational only and does not guarantee a job, an interview or any salary. Confirm the final duties, location and terms in the original advert before you apply.

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