Inventory Accountant maintaining accurate inventory records, leading stock reconciliations and investigating variances, requiring a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA (K) or ACCA qualification and minimum 3-5 years inventory accounting or audit experience with mandatory manufacturing exposure, in a manufacturing environment, on-site role.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical
Inventory Accountant to join our Finance team. In this role, you will be
responsible for ensuring complete accuracy in inventory records, leading
regular stock reconciliations, and investigating variances to safeguard company
assets and support financial integrity.
Key
Responsibilities
Maintain
accurate and updated inventory records across all company warehouses.
Perform
routine physical-to-system stock reconciliations and prepare comprehensive
inventory reports.
Lead
periodic physical stock takes across all warehouse locations in coordination
with warehouse and audit teams.
Promptly
investigate and resolve stock variances, discrepancies, or unexplained usage
trends.
Analyze
inventory aging to identify and report obsolete, non-moving, or slow-moving
stock, proposing action plans and cost-saving measures.
Ensure
strict adherence to internal financial controls, audit standards, and inventory
monitoring protocols.
Collaborate
closely with finance, audit, and warehouse personnel to continuously optimize
inventory processes and warehouse personnel to continuously optimize inventory
workflows.
Qualifications & Experience
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
Professional
Qualification: CPA (K) or ACCA qualification (fully qualified or final stage).
Experience:
Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in inventory accounting, stock
control, or audit.
Manufacturing
experience is mandatory
Key
Competencies
Strong
expertise in inventory reconciliation and variance analysis.
High
ethical standards and uncompromising integrity in financial management.
Demonstrated
problem-solving and investigation skills.
Proficiency
in ERP software (inventory modules) and advanced MS Excel.
