FMCG Inventory Accountant at Vitalvida Limited

Vitalvida Limited provides you with an excellent eCommerce experience as our clients satisfaction matters a lot to us. We have an amazing combination of Products on our various websites that are tailored to meet your needs. Vitalvida is a fast-growing e-commerce company committed to delivering high-quality products that improve the lives of our customers.

As we expand our operations across Nigeria, we are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: FMCG Inventory Accountant

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time, Onsite
Industry: E-commerce / FMCG

Job Summary

• We are looking for an experienced FMCG Inventory Accountant to join our team and help us maintain strict control over our inventory processes..
• A highly organized FMCG Inventory Accountant who will be responsible for managing and reconciling inventory across our distribution network. 
• This role is critical for ensuring inventory accuracy, preventing stock losses, and supporting our operations nationwide as we scale.

Key Responsibilities
Inventory Tracking & Reconciliation:

• Monitor and reconcile inventory levels across delivery agents, warehouses, and state representatives.
• Track stock dispatched to delivery agents and ensure accurate reconciliation with payments.
• Ensure proper recording of goods-in-transit and confirm delivery with receiving parties.

Inventory Control & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate and real-time inventory records using Zoho Inventory, Google Sheets, and other inventory management systems.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and physical stock audits to ensure accurate stock reporting.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on stock movements, variances, and reconciliations.

Dispatch & Agent Stock Management:

• Oversee interstate dispatch of goods to delivery agents using motor parks and transport companies, ensuring timely delivery and accurate documentation.
• Treat goods dispatched to delivery agents as receivables, ensuring either repayment or return of goods is properly tracked and reconciled.

Process Optimization & Fraud Prevention:

• Implement controls and procedures to prevent stock losses, discrepancies, and fraud.
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) for stock management and reconciliation.

Collaboration & Coordination:

• Work closely with the Logistics team to manage agent stock levels and replenishments.
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to ensure inventory records align with financial reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree / HND
• 2 - 3 years experience as an Inventory Accountant, preferably in FMCG, e-commerce, or logistics industries.
• Proven experience managing distributed inventory systems and interstate stock movement, particularly via motor parks.
• Proficiency with Zoho Inventory, Google Sheets, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to implement effective inventory control systems and processes.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Previous experience managing inventory for pay-on-delivery agents is an added advantage.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 monthly (Depending on experience).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.