Manager - inventory accounting and control at fmcg - apply now

FMCG, manufacturing, conglomerates, Big 4 consulting, companies every day worldwide gain more popularity. FMCG - Fast Moving Consumer Goods and is a general name for consumer goods which includes diversity of products of light and food manufacturing industries.

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) are products that are sold quickly and at relatively low cost. Examples include non-durable goods such as packaged foods, beverages, toiletries, over-the-counter drugs and many other consumables.

We need need top talents with 7 - 10 years experience for the following Manager level vacancies:

Job Title/Position: Manager - Inventory Accounting And Control
Department: Finance
Reports To: Senior General Manager - Finance
Direct Reports/Subordinates: 4
Job Grade Level: 14/15

Job Summary

• Reporting to the SGM Finance, the Manager, Inventory Accounting and Control is responsible for managing the systems, processes, accounting policies and procedures, and reporting issues related to the Inventory organizations including but not limited to Finished Goods Inventory, Raw Materials Inventory, Bulk Fuels Inventory and Spare Parts and Consumables. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to manage the preparation and delivery of all major inventory related reports for the company and its' subsidiaries. You will manage a team of four additional staff providing professional guidance and direction, as well as coaching and development. You will also work with external auditors ensuring inventory reports are accurate in quarterly and annual financial statements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the Inventory Accounting and Control function, including working with the teams at various operating locations within the Nigerian organization as well as the African subsidiaries; provide the appropriate tools, processes, and training and development to make the function and its staff effective and efficient
• Manage the day-to-day execution of the Inventory Accounting and Control function, including management of activities to support annual and quarterly external audits and reviews
• Develop processes, systems and tools to provide accurate and high quality financial reports. Work together with other stakeholders to develop standards and ensure alignment and continuously improve processes and systems
• Develop, maintain and communicate an integrated reporting calendar and process to inform all internal and external stakeholders of deadline reporting adherence and evolving issues that impact inventory reporting and variances
• In partnership with various business locations, coordinate the periodic inventory counts and ensure that all locations with significant inventory balances are counted regularly and validated
• Lead the development and implementation of processes to create systems, controls and repositories to ensure data integrity and quality for all inventory reports
• Support in the research, development, maintenance and communication of controls and accounting policies and procedures related to inventory management

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business related courses
• Qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, ICAN)
• 7+ years' experience in finance with a focus in finance operations for manufacturing organizations. Gold Cement FMCG Sectors will be an advantage
• 3 years progressive supervisory / leadership experience
• Understands IFRS and public company regulatory reporting / filing requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong stakeholder commitment, influence and negotiation skills
• Exceptional project management skills
• Business acumen - shows understanding of issues relevant to the broad organization and business; keeps the knowledge up to date and uses cross-functional knowledge
• Exposure and knowledge of ERP applications. Experience with SAP will be very advantageous.

How to Apply 

Qualified Candidates should send your CV as an email attachment using the JOB name as email subject to: Recruitment@raldsandagate.com
Multiple applications will be disqualified.