Accounts Officer, AGO Inventory at Dangote

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.

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.