Inventory Accountant Job in Mombasa, Kenya

Inventory Accountant Job in Mombasa, Kenya

Job Title: Inventory Accountant

Industry: Manufacturing

Location: Mombasa

Job Summary: We are looking for an experienced Inventory accountant to join our accounting department.

You’ll be responsible for performing cost analyses and preparing budget reports.

You should possess excellent analytical skills along with the ability to combine different data and calculate profit margins.

Our ideal candidate should also be able to create detailed reports that present cost-effective solutions for our company.

Ultimately, you should build updated databases and manage cost information to maximize profitability for our company.

Roles and Responsibilities

Perform counts and ensure all inventory is accounted for and reported according to company policy

Maintain adequate inventory levels to meet customer demand

Investigate and correct discrepancies in reported quantities and locations of all inventory

Assess inventory output on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis to identify trends in productivity

Manage cycle counts of product inventories on a regular basis

Monitor delivery schedule and customer orders

Place and receive orders in a timely and accurate manner

File claims when defective products are discovered

Coordinate with Supply chain, Accounting, IT and warehouse departments

Facilitate removal or transfer of product as needed

Perform process and system testing and track performance by area to locate and solve problems in data integrity, productivity, and efficiency
Train other employees in asset inventory management

Forecast supply and demand to prevent overstocking and running out-of-stock

Coordinate regular inventory audits

Prepare stock and sales reports

Work with the warehouse department in

stock management.

Assists in the preparation of the company’s consolidated financial statements,

Assists with annual budget process

Perform additional responsibilities within the department as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent.

CPA (K) (Registration with ICPAK preferred)

Proper understanding of GAAP in relation to inventory.

Minimum 5- 8 years’ experience as an inventory accountant

Experience working with inventory transactions with an integrated ERP system

Knowledge with SAP (Added advantage).

Skills Required

Experience with cost and management accounting in a manufacturing company.

Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.

Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office applications and ERP system experience

Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Team player, with a positive attitude, who is pro-active and owns accountability.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

High degree of organizational skill, accuracy and confidentiality

High numerical abilities

Should be familiar with budgeting & controls

Interested candidates are invited to strictly email their cover letter and CV, to careers@hrmconnection.com by 20th December 2019.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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