Account Assistant (Inventory Control)

About this role

The role is for an Account Assistant focusing on inventory control at Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc in Ibadan, Oyo. The position involves ensuring inventory accuracy, tracking stock movements, and supporting informed decisions through reliable reporting. It requires monitoring receipts, issues, transfers, consumption and adjustments, and coordinating monthly inventory closings and stock counts. The role works with Finance, Production, Warehouse, Procurement and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and reduce losses. A background in accounting or finance with several years of inventory experience is expected, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG environments.

What you would do

• Monitor and reconcile physical inventory against ERP records (D365).
• Track inventory receipts, issues, transfers, consumption and adjustments.
• Prepare and monitor transfer order schedules for month-end accuracy.
• Monitor raw material consumption and stock levels, investigate variances.
• Coordinate monthly inventory closing activities, stock counts and valuation processes.
• Identify and investigate inventory losses, variances, slow-moving and obsolete stock.
• Ensure compliance with inventory procedures, internal controls and audits.
• Collaborate with Finance, Production, Warehouse, Procurement and Supply Chain teams to improve accuracy and reduce losses.
• Support reporting to aid business decision-making.
• Participate in improving inventory costs and controls.

What they are asking for

• BSc or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, ICAN or equivalent) is an advantage.
• 3-4 years of relevant inventory accounting or stock control experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or production environments is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Solid knowledge of inventory management and stock control principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

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