Inventory / Stock Accountant
Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: ISACCT202607
Job Summary
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory/Stock Accountant to oversee inventory accounting, stock reconciliations, cost control, and inventory reporting.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of inventory records, monitoring stock movements, supporting periodic stock counts, and maintaining strong internal controls over inventory management.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and account for all inventory transactions across warehouses, stores, and production facilities.
- Ensure accurate recording of stock receipts, issues, transfers, adjustments, and returns within the ERP system.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inventory reconciliations between physical stock and accounting records.
- Investigate and resolve inventory variances, discrepancies, and stock losses.
- Prepare inventory valuation reports and analyze stock movements.
- Maintain accurate records of raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, and consumables.
- Review and validate Goods Received Notes (GRNs), stock transfer notes, and inventory adjustment requests.
- Participate in periodic stock counts and annual physical inventory exercises.
- Coordinate with warehouse, production, procurement, and finance teams to ensure inventory accuracy.
- Monitor inventory ageing and identify slow-moving, obsolete, or damaged stock.
- Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to inventory accounting.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
- Assist internal and external auditors by providing inventory-related schedules and supporting documentation.
- Generate inventory performance reports and provide recommendations for improved stock management and cost control.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting qualification (ICAN, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent) will be an added advantage.
- 3–5 years' experience in inventory accounting, stock control, or cost accounting.
- Experience in poultry, feed mill, agriculture, manufacturing, FMCG, or distribution industries is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of inventory management principles and stock valuation methods.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems and inventory management modules.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Skills and Competencies:
- Inventory Accounting
- Stock Reconciliation and Analysis
- Cost Accounting
- ERP Systems Proficiency
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Controls
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Communication and Teamwork
Preferred Experience:
Candidates with practical experience in:
- Raw material inventory management
- Feed mill or poultry production inventory accounting
- Warehouse and cold room stock control
- ERP transaction processing, including:
- Purchase Orders (PO)
- Goods Received Notes (GRN)
- Receipt Vouchers (RV)
- Stock Transfers
- Inventory Adjustments.
Application Closing Date
20th July, 2026.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application Letters and CV along with passport photographs to: jobs@sayedfarms.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail