Stock Accountant – Textile & Manufacturing

About this role

Key responsibilities

• 1. Raw Material Accounting Record and monitor receipts of fabrics, yarn, threads, zips, buttons, packaging materials and other production inputs. Reconcile supplier invoices, purchase orders and Goods Received Notes. Ensure all materials received are correctly captured in the ERP system. Monitor raw material consumption against production requirements. Investigate unusual or excessive material consumption. Maintain accurate records of all raw materials received, issued, transferred, returned and consumed. Verify materials received against purchase orders, delivery notes and supplier invoices. Monitor material usage against approved production requirements and Bills of Materials (BOMs). Ensure all material issues to production are properly documented and authorised. Track materials from the stores to the specific production order, batch or finished product. Investigate unexplained stock variances and material losses. 2. Production & Work-in-Progress (WIP) Track materials issued to production and materials returned to stores. Monitor work-in-progress at different stages of production. Reconcile production issues, returns, wastage and finished goods produced. Work with the Production Team to ensure accurate production records. Monitor production variances against standard/budgeted material consumption. Ensure production wastage is properly recorded and authorized. 3. Finished Goods Maintain accurate records of finished goods produced and transferred to finished-goods stores. Reconcile production output with finished goods received into stores. Monitor finished goods movements between production, stores and sales. Ensure sales dispatches are properly matched with stock records. Monitor slow-moving and obsolete finished goods. 4. Stock Reconciliation & Stocktaking Conduct regular reconciliations between physical stock and ERP records. Participate in monthly, quarterly and annual stock counts. Investigate shortages, excesses and unexplained variances. Prepare stock variance reports and recommend corrective action. Ensure all stock adjustments are properly authorized and document 5. Internal Controls & Compliance Ensure adherence to company stock control policies. Ensure proper authorization of stock receipts, issues, transfers and adjustments. Maintain complete documentation for all inventory transactions. Support internal and external audits. Identify weaknesses in inventory controls and recommend improvements.

Requirements

• 3–5 years' relevant experience in stock accounting, inventory accounting, management accounting, or manufacturing finance. At least 2 years' experience in a manufacturing environment would be highly desirable. Experience with raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods. Experience in production costing, material consumption and variance analysis. Experience tracking wastage, rejects, production losses and material variances.

Qualifications

• Minimum KCSE Grade C+ or equivalent. Certificate, diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. CPA (K) Part II or equivalent professional qualification is an added advantage. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP and data analysis. Knowledge of accounting principles, inventory controls and reconciliation procedures. Good understanding of ERP( Knowledge in ERP Next added advantage) systems and inventory management processes. Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. High level of integrity and accountability. Good communication and teamwork skills.

Required skills