Job Title: Finance Manager, Inventory at Dangote Industries Ltd
Date Posted: 9th January, 2026.
Expiry Date: N/A
About the Job
The Finance Manager, Inventory will be responsible for overseeing all inventory-related financial transactions, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of inventory records, and maintaining strong internal controls. This role plays a critical part in aligning inventory valuation with corporate standards and supporting smooth financial closing activities.
Your Job Description
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Organize and coordinate periodic physical inventory counts and cycle counts in accordance with DCT's inventory management policies.
- Identify and report inventory variances and ensure timely resolution.
- Perform inventory valuation after each physical count and determine obsolete or slow-moving items for write-off or disposal.
- Conduct periodic revaluation of inventory based on new approved standard rates.
- Maintain and monitor the accuracy of inventory accounts in the general ledger.
- Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, ensuring timely reconciliation of inventory to the general ledger.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements related to inventory management.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory accuracy and cost efficiency.
The Job Requirements
Qualifications & Work Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant work experience in inventory management or related finance roles.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of the logistics industry, including trends and regulatory requirements.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS reporting standards.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/inventory management systems, especially SAP.
- Strong data gathering, analysis, and reporting skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal and people management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated integrity and high ethical standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Benefits:
- Private Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Training & Development