Assistant Accountant (Inventory Control)

About this role

The role is for an Assistant Accountant focusing on Inventory Control at Premier Feed Mills Company Limited, part of Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, located in Ibadan, Oyo. The job aims to ensure accurate and complete inventory records, monitor stock movements, and support decision-making through reliable reporting. Responsibilities include reconciling physical inventory with Microsoft Dynamics 365 records, tracking receipts and issues, managing transfer schedules, monitoring raw material use and stock levels, and coordinating month-end closing and valuation activities. The position works with Finance, Production, Warehouse, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and control costs. Candidates should have a background in accounting or finance and relevant experience in inventory or stock control, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG.

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 maize stock levels; investigate variances.
• Coordinate monthly inventory closing, counts, and valuation processes.
• Identify and investigate inventory losses, variances, slow-moving or 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 inform business decisions on inventory costs and levels.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reporting for decision-making.

What they are asking for

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

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