Inventory Accountant - Cement Industry

Job Summary

•      Responsible for monitoring all inventory transactions in the general ledger.

•      Ensure the completeness and accuracy of the cost of inventory at the plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

- Organize and coordinate periodic physical inventory counts and cycle counts at the plant in line with DCP's inventory management policies and highlight variances to the Team Lead, Management Accounting.

- Carry out valuation of stock after each count and identify obsolete or disused stock for disposal and write-off.

- Revalue inventory at the new approved standard rates on a periodic basis.

- Maintain the general ledger for DCP's inventory at the plant.

- Coordinate with Production and Materials Management to reconcile inventory records.

- Perform period closing and related activities for reconciliation of inventory to general ledger.

- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Team Lead, Management Accounting.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Accounting or a related discipline.
• Minimum of two (2) years relevant work experience.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge and understanding of finance best practices, IFRS, and other applicable accounting standards.
• Good understanding of SAP and inventory control systems with a working knowledge of manufacturing processes.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Performance Bonus