• Application Deadline:
• Position: Account Officer, Inventory


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 9 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
  

Description

• We are looking for an experienced Account Officer, Inventory to oversee all inventory transactions and assure the completeness and accuracy of inventory costs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor inventory levels, ensure accuracy and adequacy of stock.


• Implement efficient inventory control procedures to optimize stock levels and minimize carrying stock.


• Record all inventory movements, purchases and adjustments accurately.


• Prepare and analyze inventory report, detailing stock levels, usage and discrepancies.


• Perform regular reconciliation of inventory accounts to ensure accuracy.


• Maintain proper documentation and records related to inventory transactions and adjustments.


• Organize and coordinate periodic physical inventory counts and cycle counts in line with DCP's inventory management policies and highlight variances.


• Carry out valuation of stock after each count and identify obsolete or disused stock for disposal and write-off.


• Revalue inventory at the new approved standard rates on a periodic basis.


• Maintain the general ledger for DCP's inventory.


• Collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics team to streamline inventory movement and resolve discrepancies.


• Perform period closing and related activities for reconciliation of inventory to general ledger.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Accounting or related discipline.


• Professional certification from a recognized body (e.g. ICAN, ACCA) will be an added advantage.


• Minimum of 3 – 9 years of relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.


• Advanced accounting knowledge, including experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).


• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.


• Ability to gather, collate and analyze information/ data effectively and efficiently.


• Good problem-solving skills.


• Attention to detail.


• Good interpersonal relationships and people management skills.


• Good oral and written communication skills.


• High ethical standards and integrity.


• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.