or apply directly on Takealot Group's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 23 days Takealot Group's roles stay open a median of 40 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Takealot Group's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Takealot Group
- high 12 stale, 5 reposted of 29 open
- Hiring momentum
- 46 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 Group's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Takealot Group.
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 and financial reporting. The position requires a blend of technical accounting skills and strategic thinking to enhance inventory processes and controls.
- 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 Group 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
- Experience designing or managing automation projects within a finance context
- Excellent communication skills
Nice to have
- CA(SA) or CIMA advantageous
- Experience as a Finance business partner to commercial or operational teams
- Familiarity with AI tools and their application in finance workflows
- Advanced data analytics skills: SQL, Python, Power BI / Looker / Tableau
- 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 salary listed
- Role requires balancing technical accounting with strategic thinking
- Experience in environments without fully integrated ERP systems is necessary
- Emphasis on automation and process improvement may require a strong adaptability to change
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Listed by Takealot Group on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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