Inventory Accounting Managers at Jumia Nigeria

Posted on Wed 15th Mar, 2017 - hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

Jumia is Nigeria's number one online shopping destination where you can shop the widest selection of electronics, fashion, home appliances, kid's items and more in Nigeria and have them shipped directly to your home or office at your convenience!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Inventory Accounting Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description
Objective:

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Inventory Accounting Manager will manage all aspects of accounting for inventory, including day-to- management of the accounts payable department, month end journal entries, account reconciliations, reserve calculations, accounting controls and procedures, variance analyses, bank reporting and assistance with the physical inventory.

Responsibilities

Responsibility of Outright, Consignment and Marketplace Inbounding, Invoicing and Item reconciliation
Responsibility and accountability for all of the Inventory GL accounts on the balance sheet from data entry to reconciliation of the Inventory GL accounts
Develops inventory analysis reports and analyzing variances and provides recommendations to management regarding process improvements
Assists in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory
Monitors inventory transactions to ensure accuracy of all inventory related activities as they relate to the general ledger
Reconciles inventory accounts to the general ledger
Works with impacted departments to design process improvements, which strengthen the inventory controls and results in reduced inventory shrinkage
Works with Operations to identify, review and resolve inventory, margin and shrinkage issues
Manages the physical inventory process, and determine target shortage areas and formulate ideas to combat them
Develops and implement procedures that improve company shrinkage

Qualification & Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting or related field, MBA is an added advantage
7 years of experience as an inventory or cost accountant with at least 5 years of experience as a manager in an inventory accounting function
Professional qualification must be ACCA, ACA
Retail and/or Manufacturing industry experience highly desired
Working knowledge of inventory cost flows and the related impact on financial statements
Ability to effectively multitask, problem solve, and prioritize
Detailed, methodical, and organized approach to tasks
Sound communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus
Excellent numeric skills with a sound logical approach to analytics
Adequate knowledge of the E-commerce Industry

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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