Account Assistant

Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc has been a part of the lives of Nigerians at home and abroad. Our global vision is to be a leading foods company in Africa providing high quality and affordable products in the most convenient ways to consumers through world class brands like Golden Penny Flour, Golden Penny Semovita, Goldenvita, Golden Pasta and Golden Noodles. The Company's flagship brand, Golden Penny, remains one of the best known and the preferred brands amongst bakers, confectioneries and consumers in Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Account Assistant (Inventory Control)

Location: Ibadan, Oyo

Job Purpose

• To ensure the accuracy, completeness, valuation, and effective control of inventory across all plants, warehouses, and depots by maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock movements, and supporting informed business decision-making through reliable reporting.

The Job

• Monitoring and reconciling physical inventory against Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) records.
• Tracking inventory receipts, issues, transfers, consumption, and adjustments.
• Preparing and monitoring transfer order schedules to ensure timely closure and accurate month-end inventory positions.
• Monitoring raw material consumption, maize stock levels, and inventory coverage while investigating significant variances.
• Coordinating monthly inventory closing activities, stock counts, and inventory valuation processes.
• Identifying and investigating inventory losses, variances, slow-moving, and obsolete stock items.
• Ensuring compliance with inventory management procedures, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Collaborating with Finance, Production, Warehouse, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy, reduce losses, and optimize inventory costs.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, ICAN, or equivalent) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Must have 3-4 years' relevant experience in inventory accounting, stock control, or a related finance role.
• Experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, or production environment will be an added advantage.

The Person Must Have:

• Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of inventory management and stock control principles.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).