Assistant Accountant (Inventory Control) - Premier Feedmills

About this role

This role is for someone to supervise and verify inventory across Flour Mills of Nigeria’s plants, warehouses and depots, ensuring accurate records and reliable reporting. The position involves reconciling physical stock with the ERP system and coordinating monthly closing activities. It requires collaboration with Finance, Production, Warehouse, Procurement and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and reduce losses. The employer is Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, a large Nigerian milling company with operations in manufacturing flour and related products. The job is based in Oyo and focuses on inventory control and financial compliance in a manufacturing environment.

What you would do

• Monitor and reconcile physical inventory against the ERP records in Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
• Track inventory receipts, issues, transfers, consumption and adjustments.
• Prepare and monitor transfer order schedules for timely month-end closure and accurate inventory positions.
• Monitor raw material consumption and maize stock levels and investigate significant variances.
• Coordinate monthly inventory closing activities, stock counts and inventory valuation processes.
• Identify and investigate inventory losses, variances, slow-moving and obsolete stock items.
• Ensure compliance with inventory management procedures, internal controls and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance, Production, Warehouse, Procurement and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and reduce losses.
• Support reporting to inform business decisions on inventory costs and utilisation.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records and reporting rationale for variances.

What they are asking for

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, ICAN or equivalent) is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3–4 years of relevant experience in inventory accounting, stock control or related finance role.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG or production environment is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).

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