About the Role
Sayed Farms Limited, a leading name in the Nigerian poultry and frozen food distribution sector established in 2004, is seeking a meticulous and results-driven Accountant - Inventory Accounting to join our team in Nigeria. In this role, you will oversee inventory accounting processes, ensure accurate financial reporting, investigate stock variances, and strengthen internal controls across our operations in Ibadan and Abuja.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee inventory accounting for raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, spare parts, and other stock items.
- Review inventory valuation, costing, stock adjustments, and provisions to ensure financial accuracy.
- Lead physical stock counts and reconcile inventory balances with accounting records.
- Review stock transactions to ensure proper documentation and authorisation.
- Analyse inventory variances, wastage, obsolete stock, and slow-moving items.
- Prepare comprehensive inventory reports, reconciliation statements, cost analyses, and management reports.
- Collaborate with Stores, Warehouse, Procurement, Production, and Internal Audit teams to strengthen inventory controls.
- Support internal and external audits and recommend process improvements.
- HND or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting experience, with specialised expertise in inventory accounting.
- ICAN or ACCA qualification is a distinct advantage.
- Strong knowledge of inventory valuation, cost accounting, and stock reconciliation.
- Prior experience in manufacturing, FMCG, feedmill, or inventory-intensive industries is preferred.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and enterprise accounting software or ERP systems.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- A collaborative, dynamic, and performance-driven work environment.