Inventory Operations Accountant

Kenya

Full Time

Mid Level

Job Title: Inventory Operations Accountant
Department: Finance Department
Reports to: General Accountant

About the Role

As our Inventory Operations Accountant, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our stock and assets, ensuring every item is accurately tracked, reconciled, and reported. You’ll be the link between finance, warehouse, procurement, and operations teams — driving clear, reliable inventory and asset records that support sound financial decisions.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, self-driven accountant who thrives in fast-paced environments like healthcare, FMCG, or supply chain. If you love digging into numbers, resolving variances, and ensuring tight controls, you’ll feel right at home here.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee monthly stock counts, reconciliations, and investigate variances.
Reconcile inventory records across systems (warehouse, EMR, Xero).
Monitor stock movement, COGS, and maintain clear audit trails.
Support month-end close, financial reporting, and audit schedules.
Maintain an accurate Fixed Assets Register and ensure timely updates.
Perform regular spot checks and audits to strengthen internal controls.
Collaborate closely with warehouse, procurement, and operations teams.
Lead by example in promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Experience & Personal Attributes.

Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business.
CPA-K / ACCA and 3+ years in inventory/operations accounting.
Experience in FMCG, healthcare, or supply chain environment.
Skilled in Excel/Google Sheets, ERP systems, and BI tools.
Strong reconciliation and variance analysis skills.
High integrity, detail-oriented, and good communicator.

Additional Information:

If you’re a meticulous accountant passionate about safeguarding stock and financial integrity in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Application Deadline: 17th July 2025.
Screening: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We encourage candidates who meet the outlined profile to apply early, as we will be conducting screenings as applications come in. Don't miss this opportunity to join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact—apply today!

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