About the Role
Sayed Farms Limited is a leading name in the Nigerian poultry and frozen food distribution sector, committed to operational excellence and financial integrity. We are currently seeking a meticulous and dedicated Accountant to join our dynamic finance team in Nigeria. In this critical role, you will oversee inventory accounting processes, ensure accurate financial reporting, investigate stock variances, and strengthen internal controls across our operations.
Key Responsibilities- Oversee inventory accounting for raw materials, packaging materials, finished goods, spare parts, and other stock items.
- Review inventory valuation, costing, stock adjustments, and provisions to ensure accuracy.
- Lead physical stock counts and reconcile inventory balances with accounting records.
- Review stock transactions and ensure proper documentation and authorisation.
- Analyse inventory variances, wastage, obsolete stock, and slow-moving items.
- Prepare inventory reports, reconciliation statements, cost analyses, and management reports.
- Collaborate with Stores, Warehouse, Procurement, Production, and Internal Audit teams to strengthen inventory controls.
- Support internal and external audits and recommend improvements to inventory accounting processes.
- HND or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 7 years of relevant accounting experience, with specialised experience in inventory accounting.
- ICAN or ACCA qualification is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of inventory valuation, cost accounting, and stock reconciliation.
- Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, feedmill, or other inventory-intensive industries is preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software or ERP systems.
- Competitive remuneration package.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- A collaborative and performance-driven work environment.