Accounts Officer, AGO Inventory at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accounts Officer, AGO Inventory

Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Job type: Full time
Department: Finance

Description

• We are seeking a skilled AGO Inventory Account Officer who will be responsible for overseeing all inventory transactions and ensuring the integrity and precision of inventory costs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate scheduled physical inventory counts and cycle counts in accordance with DCP's inventory management policies and identify any deviations.
• Create and track discrepancies in the AGO shortages management system.
• Review the necessary documents provided by the Transporters for payment.
• Ensure proper documentation and records are maintained for transporter documentation.
• Collaborate with the Inventory Operations and Logistics team to streamline inventory movement and reduce discrepancies.
• Efficiently and effectively receive incoming items and release outgoing items.
• Evaluate stock value after each count and identify and dispose of any obsolete or unused stock.
• Revalue inventory periodically using the newly approved standard rates.
• Maintain the general ledger for DCP's inventory.
• Perform period closing and related activities to reconcile inventory with the general ledger.

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or its equivalent in Accounting or related discipline.
• Professional certification from a recognized body (e.g. ICAN, ACCA) will be an added advantage.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Advanced accounting knowledge, including experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Working knowledge and demonstrated experience in the use of accounting packages and systems, including SAP.
• Ability to gather, collate and analyze information/ data effectively and efficiently.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal relationships and people management skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Career Development

Application Closing Date
Not Specified