Job particulars
- Job title
- Inventory Accountant
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Accounting
- Level
- Middle
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Posted
- 1 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 8 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and updated inventory records across all company warehouses.
- Perform routine physical-to-system stock reconciliations and prepare comprehensive inventory reports.
- Lead periodic physical stock takes across all warehouse locations in coordination with warehouse and audit teams.
- Promptly investigate and resolve stock variances, discrepancies, or unexplained usage trends.
- Analyze inventory aging to identify and report obsolete, non-moving, or slow-moving stock, proposing action plans and cost-saving measures.
- Ensure strict adherence to internal financial controls, audit standards, and inventory monitoring protocols.
- Collaborate closely with finance, audit, and warehouse personnel to continuously optimize inventory processes and warehouse personnel to continuously optimize inventory workflows.
Candidate requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline.
- Professional Qualification: CPA (K) or ACCA qualification (fully qualified or final stage).
- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on experience in inventory accounting, stock control, or audit.
- Manufacturing experience is mandatory.
Required skills
Strong expertise in inventory reconciliation and variance analysisHigh ethical standards and uncompromising integrity in financial managementDemonstrated problem-solving and investigation skillsProficiency in ERP software (inventory modules) and advanced MS Excel
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services