Accounting Assistant - Inventory Management (Nigeria)

Job Summary: We’re looking for an experienced Inventory Accountant to own COGS reconciliation, inventory costing, and financial reporting for a high-volume CPG business. You’ll manage POs, invoices, and SAP workflows, track standard vs. actual costs, and ensure accurate IFRS/GAAP compliance. Bonus if you thrive in fast-paced startups and bring process improvement expertise. Core Tasks: Collect and reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and other COGS-related documentation to accurately determine true inventory costs. Help to make recommendations and perform research on current inventory management workflow Match invoices and POs to the correct batches of inventory, ensuring that costs are properly allocated. Track and reconcile cost estimates (standard cost, if applicable) versus actual costs at the end of each reporting period. Maintain accurate inventory records by linking lots of inventory to sales orders for COGS recognition. Partner with cross-functional teams to actively gather and validate data required for inventory costing and reporting. Identify gaps and inefficiencies in current inventory management processes, and propose and implement improvements to workflows, systems, and controls. Maintain organized documentation and audit trails to support financial reporting needs Coordinate with AR/AP teams to collect and tag invoicing data Must-Haves: 5+ years of experience in an accounting or inventory management (with accounting background) Intermediate-advanced skills in Excel/ Google Sheets skills Hands on experience with inventory management for high-volume CPG businesses 3+ years of experience with SAP (or similar enterprise management software) Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Familiarity with Slack and Zoom for internal team coordination / communication Certification with IFRS accounting (or, ideally GAAP) Ability to work PST Nice-to-Haves: Hands on experience with inventory management Background working in a fast paced startup with limited process and oversight