Inventory Controller - Retail Finance - 1year Contract

We are looking for a detail-oriented and commercially minded Retail Finance Analyst - Inventory & Stock Control to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for a finance professional with strong inventory accounting knowledge who enjoys working closely with Finance, Supply Chain, Buying, Warehouse, and Store Operations teams.

You will be responsible for ensuring inventory accuracy across the business, monitoring stock movements, investigating discrepancies, supporting stock counts, and providing meaningful analysis and reporting to drive financial accuracy and operational excellence.

The role focuses on inventory control, stock reconciliation, inventory accounting, physical stock verification, and financial reporting related to merchandise inventory. Responsibilities include oversight of stock transfers, stock counts, discrepancy investigations, inventory reconciliations, audit support, and inventory controls.

• Monitor and control inventory movements across warehouses, stores, and distribution channels.
• Ensure inventory balances are accurately reflected within financial and inventory systems.
• Review and reconcile inventory accounts, stock adjustments, and inventory-related financial postings.
• Support month-end and year-end inventory close activities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce (B.Com), Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CMA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent are advantageous.