Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Inventory Controller

Job location: Ruiru, Kiambu
Industry: Manufacturing

Job Summary
To ensure proper management of all inventories and ensure that correct physical stocks are reported and always reconciled with the system Inventory balances.

Key Responsibilities
• Assist to Develop, implement and enforce inventory policies, procedures, adopt appropriate technology, SAP workflows and internal controls
• Diagnose and resolve causes of inventory variances/discrepancies
• Collate, document and report all variances reported during receipt of goods from suppliers/ transfers / deliveries / returns and ensure proper adjustments are done after approval by finance manager
• Perform weekly stock reconciliations of physical counts against system for all categories of locations and highlight variances to the management
• Oversee and coordinate physical inventory counts of goods (weekly and surprise counts) for all locations along with regular inspections to identify discrepancies or ways to improve inventory management
• Regular review and reporting on Inventory Ageing analysis report and taking appropriate/recommended actions
• Handle and document approved non-routine inventory transactions i.e. stock adjustments
• Monitor all inventory related transactions on the SAP to ensure proper recording, completion and clean-up of incomplete transactions i.e. transfer orders, purchase orders and sales orders/return orders
• Manage the monthly financial close for stock balances
• Assist with the preparation of schedules and/or reports with stock take team.
• Manage and control of non-stock items in the warehouses .
• Be the point of liason with external auditors in connection with the audit of the annual financial statements

Qualifications
• Degree in business related studies, Finance and or Accounting
• CPA II
• Over 3 years of experience in Inventory control in a manufacturing firm and Good understanding of stock related operational and control requirements
• Smart and sharp in problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to prioritize and work on own initiative
• Skilled in analysing and solving stock discrepancies in the shortest time and way possible.
• Skilled in using computer and finance application software and Excellent IT skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contracted in the course of work
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of local laws, regulations and policies governing inventory.
• Ability to organize documents, and information from multiple sources.
• Ability to effectively write reports, maintain documentation, and complete required forms.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@summithrmc.com using the position as subject of email.


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