Accountant (inventory) At Ignite Energy Access Nigeria Limited

Job Purpose / Mission

• The Inventory Accountant will play a key role on the finance and accounting team.
• The role is expected to actively participate in Inventory management, Inventory reconciliations, month-end close, preparing or reviewing all monthly reconciliations.
• The accountant will report directly to the Tax Coordinator and work closely with all other departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate computation of landed cost by capturing all applicable procurement, freight, customs duty, clearing, and logistics expenses for inventory valuation and reporting purposes.
• Improve efficiency and accuracy in landed cost allocation across imported goods to support proper cost analysis, pricing decisions, and financial reporting.
• Ownership of all inventory-related postings in Odoo.
• Perform a monthly reconciliation with various stakeholders to ensure alignment of Physical inventory to Odoo Count and value.
• Work with Operations Inventory Manager to plan and participate in physical inventory counts and cycle counts across warehouses, and service centers.
• Continuously evaluate inventory workflow processes and system setups to improve tracking accuracy and reduce cycle time.
• Reconcile all inventory related general ledgers and propose journals for adjustment postings (monthly).
• Work with all stakeholders to ensure inventory loss is eliminated.
• Participate in annual external audits and collaborate with other team members in other areas, as necessary.
• Effectively manage the relationships with external stakeholders within your purview
• Responsible for the accuracy of Kit BOM records, production of and disassembly of kits as required by the operations team
• Manage all SLOBs and advise management on how to effectively maximize value from all SLOB items.

Requirements

Qualifications

• 3 years minimum work experiencein a similar position

Experience:

• HND/Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or any related qualification
• Relevant professional certifications (ACA, ACCA, CFA, etc.) Preferred.

Knowledge and skills:

• Computer, Excel skills, and accounting systems (preferably Odoo)
• Attention to detail, strong organizational skills
• Enjoys working with a team to achieve joint goals
• Demonstration of integrity and honesty
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in proposing new ways of driving inventory efficiency
• Strong experience in income statements and balance sheet analysis.