Finance Manager, Inventory

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Date: 10 Dec 2025

Location: Ibese DCT, Ibese DCT

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

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.

 

Key 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 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.

 

Education & 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