Inventory Operations Accountant

Penda Health

Penda Health

Accounting & Finance, Operations
Kenya
Posted on Jul 11, 2025
Job Title: Inventory Operations Accountant
Department: Finance Department
Reports to: General Accountant

About the Role

As our Inventory Operations Accountant, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our stock and assets, ensuring every item is accurately tracked, reconciled, and reported. You’ll be the link between finance, warehouse, procurement, and operations teams — driving clear, reliable inventory and asset records that support sound financial decisions.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, self-driven accountant who thrives in fast-paced environments like healthcare, FMCG, or supply chain. If you love digging into numbers, resolving variances, and ensuring tight controls, you’ll feel right at home here.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee monthly stock counts, reconciliations, and investigate variances.

  • Reconcile inventory records across systems (warehouse, EMR, Xero).

  • Monitor stock movement, COGS, and maintain clear audit trails.

  • Support month-end close, financial reporting, and audit schedules.

  • Maintain an accurate Fixed Assets Register and ensure timely updates.

  • Perform regular spot checks and audits to strengthen internal controls.

  • Collaborate closely with warehouse, procurement, and operations teams.

  • Lead by example in promoting a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge, Experience & Personal Attributes.

  • Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, or Business.

  • CPA-K / ACCA and 3+ years in inventory/operations accounting.

  • Experience in FMCG, healthcare, or supply chain environment.

  • Skilled in Excel/Google Sheets, ERP systems, and BI tools.

  • Strong reconciliation and variance analysis skills.

  • High integrity, detail-oriented, and good communicator.

Additional Information:

If you’re a meticulous accountant passionate about safeguarding stock and financial integrity in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Application Deadline: 17th July 2025.
Screening: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

We encourage candidates who meet the outlined profile to apply early, as we will be conducting screenings as applications come in. Don't miss this opportunity to join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact—apply today!