Distribution & Inventory Finance Manager at Grand Cereals Limited (GCL)

Grand Cereals Limited (GCL), a subsidiary of UAC of Nigeria Plc, is an integrated foods company whose primary activity is the creation of superior value from local raw materials to produce and deliver superior quality brands in the animal feed, edible oils, breakfast cereals, pet food and other intermediate and consumer cereals products to Nigeria and West Africa markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Distribution & Inventory Finance Manager

Location: Jos, Plateau
Employment Type: Full-time
Function: Finance
Reports To: Supply Chain Finance Controller

Purpose of Job

• Inventory is critical to the operation and financial performance of the organization. Having accurate value and level of inventory and minimizing financial loss to the business is critical to the success of the jobholder.

Key Accountabilities

• Inventory-related controls – responsible for policies and procedures around the physical flow of goods to ensure the accuracy of all inventory.
• Responsible for all general ledger inventory accounts and inventory detail/ sub-ledgers
• Leverage and be a subject matter expert in the use of the Company’s ERP system for all matters pertaining to inventory
• Physical inventories/cycle counts – coordinate all physical inventories/cycle counts and perform book-to-physical research/corrections
• Partner with all areas of the Company to ensure appropriate levels of inventory are maintained
• Review, reconciliation, and correction of production information and related inventory impacts
• Reporting and analysis – provide decision making information with accurate and timely reporting that is insightful and helpful to the management team and relevant stakeholders

Education and Experience

• Minimum of First Degree (HND or BSc.) in Accounting
• Professional certification – ACA / ACCA
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a financial control function of an FMCG.

Knowledge, Skills & Attitude:

• Business Partnering
• Professionalism
• Numerate/Analytical Skill
• Advanced Excel and Power Point
• Good Interpersonal Skill
• Good negotiation/influencing skill
• Knowledge of IFRS
• Proficiency in the use of SAP

Application Closing Date
17th November, 2021.