Job Title: Inventory
Accountant
Our ideal candidate should also be
able to create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for our
company.
Location: Nairobi
Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Inventory accountant to join
our accounting department.
You’ll be responsible for performing
cost analyses and preparing budget reports.
You should possess excellent
analytical skills along with the ability to combine different data and
calculate profit margins.
Ultimately, you should build updated
databases and manage cost information to maximize profitability for our
company.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Perform counts and ensure all
inventory is accounted for and reported according to company policy
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Maintain adequate inventory levels to
meet customer demand
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Investigate and correct discrepancies
in reported quantities and locations of all inventory
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Assess inventory output on a daily,
weekly, or monthly basis to identify trends in productivity
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Manage cycle counts of product
inventories on a regular basis
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Monitor delivery schedule and
customer orders
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Place and receive orders in a timely
and accurate manner
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File claims when defective products
are discovered
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Coordinate with Supply chain,
Accounting, IT and warehouse departments
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Facilitate removal or transfer of
product as needed
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Perform process and system testing
and track performance by area to locate and solve problems in data integrity,
productivity, and efficiency
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Train other employees in asset
inventory management
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Forecast supply and demand to prevent
overstocking and running out-of-stock
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Coordinate regular inventory audits
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Prepare stock and sales reports
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Work with the warehouse department in
stock management.
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Assists in the preparation of the
company’s consolidated financial statements,
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Assists with annual budget process
·
Perform additional responsibilities
within the department as assigned.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or
Accounting required.
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CPA Part 3 Finalist (Registration
with ICPAK preferred)
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An understanding of GAAP in relation
to inventory.
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Minimum 5 years’ experience as an
inventory accountant
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Experience working with inventory
transactions with an integrated ERP system
Skills Required
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Experience with cost and management
accounting in a manufacturing company.
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Knowledge of accounting principles
and procedures.
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Detail-oriented with strong
analytical skills.
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Strong computer skills, including
experience with Microsoft Office applications and ERP system experience
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Intermediate to advanced Microsoft
Excel skills.
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Team player, with a positive
attitude, who is pro-active and owns accountability.
·
Strong verbal and written
communication skills.
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High degree of organizational skill,
accuracy and confidentiality
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High numerical abilities
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Should be familiar with budgeting
& controls
Interested candidates are invited to
strictly email their cover letter and CV, to careers@hrmconnection.com by 15th
December 2019.
Only short listed candidates will be
Contacted.