Strong expertise in inventory valuation, cost accounting, stock reconciliation, and inventory control.
The successful candidate will oversee inventory accounting processes, ensure accurate financial reporting, investigate stock variances, and strengthen internal controls across the company's operations.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee inventory accounting for raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, spare parts, and other stock items.
Review inventory valuation, costing, stock adjustments, and provisions to ensure accuracy.
Lead physical stock counts and reconcile inventory balances with accounting records.
Review stock transactions and ensure proper documentation and authorisation.
Analyse inventory variances, wastage, obsolete stock, and slow-moving items.
Prepare inventory reports, reconciliation statements, cost analyses, and management reports.
Collaborate with Stores, Warehouse, Procurement, Production, and Internal Audit teams to strengthen inventory controls.
Support internal and external audits and recommend improvements to inventory accounting processes.
Requirements
HND or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
Minimum of 7 years' relevant accounting experience, with specialised experience in inventory accounting.
ICAN or ACCA qualification is an advantage.
Strong knowledge of inventory valuation, cost accounting, and stock reconciliation.
Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, feedmill, or other inventory-intensive industries is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software/ERP systems.
What We Offer
Competitive remuneration.
Career growth and professional development opportunities.
A collaborative and performance-driven work environment.