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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days takealot.com's roles stay open a median of 38 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of takealot.com's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at takealot.com
- high 35 stale, 10 reposted of 82 open
- Hiring momentum
- 132 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from takealot.com's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for takealot.com.
About this role
The Finance Lead: Inventory & Stock Optimisation at takealot.com is responsible for the financial management of inventory across both 1P and 3P businesses. This role involves maintaining accurate stock valuations, managing system integrations, driving automation, and partnering with commercial heads to optimize stock positioning. The position requires a blend of technical accounting skills and strategic thinking, focusing on improving processes and ensuring compliance with accounting standards.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of takealot.com as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 4 to 7 years' experience in e-commerce, retail, FMCG, or a data-intensive commercial environment
- Demonstrable experience in inventory accounting, cost accounting, or supply chain finance
- Hands-on experience with stock and ERP system integrations and reconciliations
- Proven track record of working in environments without fully integrated ERP systems
- Experience designing or managing automation projects within a finance context
Nice to have
- CA(SA) or CIMA advantageous
- Experience with advanced data analytics tools like SQL and Python
- Familiarity with AI tools in finance workflows
- Understanding of ERP and WMS integrations and data architecture
What you get
- Market-related Total Remuneration Package with full flexibility
- Great work environment
- Opportunities for challenges and building something great
Worth weighing
- No specific salary information provided
- The role requires balancing technical accounting with strategic thinking, which may appeal to candidates looking for a diverse skill set
- The company emphasizes a fast-paced, dynamic environment which may not suit everyone
- Experience in environments without fully integrated ERP systems may be challenging for some candidates
Summarised from takealot.com's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by takealot.com on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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