Assistant Accountant (Inventory Control)

About this role

The role is for an Assistant Accountant focused on Inventory Control in a manufacturing/FMCG setting. It involves ensuring inventory accuracy, valuation, and control across plants, warehouses and depots, with reporting to support business decisions. Key duties include investigating losses and variances, coordinating monthly inventory closings, monitoring stock movements, and reconciling records with the ERP system. Collaboration with Finance, Production, Warehouse, Procurement and Supply Chain teams is required to improve accuracy, reduce losses and optimise costs. The job requires a background in accounting or finance with relevant experience in inventory or stock control, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365.

What you would do

• Identify inventory losses, variances, slow-moving and obsolete stock items.
• Coordinate monthly inventory closing activities, stock counts and valuation processes.
• Prepare and monitor transfer order schedules for month-end inventory positions.
• Ensure compliance with inventory procedures, internal controls and audit requirements.
• Monitor raw material consumption and stock levels, investigate significant variances.
• Collaborate with Finance, Production, Warehouse, Procurement and Supply Chain teams to improve accuracy and reduce losses.
• Reconcile physical inventory with D365 records.
• Track inventory receipts, issues, transfers, consumption and adjustments.

What they are asking for

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

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