Finance Manager, Inventory at Dangote Industries Limited

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: Finance Manager, Inventory

Location: Ibese, Ogun

Summary

• The Finance Manager, Inventory  will be responsible for overseeing all inventory-related financial transactions, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of inventory records, and maintaining strong internal controls.
• This role plays a critical part in aligning inventory valuation with corporate standards and supporting smooth financial closing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate periodic physical inventory counts and cycle counts in accordance with DCT's inventory management policies.
• Identify and report inventory variances and ensure timely resolution.
• Perform inventory valuation after each physical count and determine obsolete or slow-moving items for write-off or disposal.
• Conduct periodic revaluation of inventory based on new approved standard rates.
• Maintain and monitor the accuracy of inventory accounts in the general ledger.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely reconciliation of inventory to general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements related to inventory management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and cost efficiency.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in inventory management or related finance roles.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of the logistics industry, including trends and regulatory requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS reporting standards.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/inventory management systems, especially SAP.
• Strong data gathering, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated integrity and high ethical standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Benefits

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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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