Assistant Accountant (Inventory Control)
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Assistant Accountant role supporting inventory control across plants, warehouses, and depots. Responsible for stock counts, inventory valuation, variance investigation, and reconciliation of physical inventory against Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) records within a leading Nigerian food manufacturing company.
- Location: Ibadan, Oyo State
- Requires 3-4 years' relevant experience in inventory accounting or stock control
- B.Sc./HND in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required
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Assistant Accountant role supporting inventory control across plants, warehouses, and depots. Responsible for stock counts, inventory valuation, variance investigation, and reconciliation of physical inventory against Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) records within a leading Nigerian food manufacturing company.
- Location: Ibadan, Oyo State
- Requires 3-4 years' relevant experience in inventory accounting or stock control
- B.Sc./HND in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required
- Professional certification (ACA, ACCA, ICAN) is an added advantage
- Manufacturing/FMCG experience preferred
- Hands-on with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) inventory reconciliation
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Assistant Accountant (Inventory Control) at Premier Feed Mills Company Limited (PFM) - Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc (FMN)
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Oct 19, 2026, 12:16 PM
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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: Assistant Accountant (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
Identifying and investigating inventory losses, variances, slow-moving, and obsolete stock items.
Coordinating monthly inventory closing activities, stock counts, and inventory valuation processes.
Preparing and monitoring transfer order schedules to ensure timely closure and accurate month-end inventory positions.
Ensuring compliance with inventory management procedures, internal controls, and audit requirements.
Monitoring raw material consumption, maize stock levels, and inventory coverage while investigating significant variances.
Collaborating with Finance, Production, Warehouse, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory accuracy, reduce losses, and optimize inventory costs.
Monitoring and reconciling physical inventory against Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) records.
Tracking inventory receipts, issues, transfers, consumption, and adjustments.
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
Experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, or production environment will be an added advantage
3-4 years' relevant experience in inventory accounting, stock control, or a related finance role.
The Person Must:
Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Be proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365).
Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of inventory management and stock control principles.
How to Apply
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