Accounting Assistant - Inventory Management (Nigeria)

Confidential Employer

Job Overview

Location

Remote

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Remote

Sector

Finance & Banking

Experience Level

Senior (5-8 years)

Application Deadline

March 16, 2026

About the Company

We are a dynamic and rapidly growing organization operating within the high-volume CPG sector. Our environment is fast-paced, and we are committed to building a team of exceptional individuals who thrive on challenges and deliver outstanding results. We value innovation, efficiency, and a strong commitment to financial accuracy.

This is an opportunity to join a company that is scaling quickly and offers significant potential for professional development. We are looking for individuals who are not afraid to take ownership, drive improvements, and contribute meaningfully to our operational and financial success.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Inventory Accountant to join our team and take ownership of critical financial processes for our high-volume CPG business. This remote role involves managing COGS reconciliation, inventory costing, and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS/GAAP standards.

You will be instrumental in managing purchase orders, invoices, and SAP workflows, tracking standard versus actual costs, and maintaining precise inventory records. If you thrive in fast-paced startup environments and possess expertise in process improvement, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.

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Required Skills

Inventory ManagementCOGS ReconciliationInventory CostingFinancial ReportingPurchase OrdersInvoicesSAPStandard vs. Actual CostsIFRSGAAPExcelGoogle SheetsCPG BusinessProcess ImprovementSlackZoom

Key Responsibilities

Collect and reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and other COGS-related documentation to accurately determine true inventory costs.
Help to make recommendations and perform research on current inventory management workflow
Match invoices and POs to the correct batches of inventory, ensuring that costs are properly allocated.
Track and reconcile cost estimates (standard cost, if applicable) versus actual costs at the end of each reporting period.
Maintain accurate inventory records by linking lots of inventory to sales orders for COGS recognition.
Partner with cross-functional teams to actively gather and validate data required for inventory costing and reporting.
Identify gaps and inefficiencies in current inventory management processes, and propose and implement improvements to workflows, systems, and controls.
Maintain organized documentation and audit trails to support financial reporting needs
Coordinate with AR/AP teams to collect and tag invoicing data

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in an accounting or inventory management (with accounting background)
Intermediate-advanced skills in Excel/ Google Sheets skills
Hands on experience with inventory management for high-volume CPG businesses
3+ years of experience with SAP (or similar enterprise management software)
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with Slack and Zoom for internal team coordination / communication
Certification with IFRS accounting (or, ideally GAAP)
Ability to work PST