Stock Accountant Assistant

Vivo Energy is seeking a Stock Accountant Assistant to join their team in Conakry, Guinea. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of stock volumes and values across mining depots and in Conakry, safeguarding company assets through the implementation and compliance of stock control procedures.

Vivo Energy, established in 2011, is a leading distributor and marketer of Shell and Engen branded fuels and lubricants across Africa and beyond, operating in 29 markets with over 4,200 service stations. They are focused on fuelling Africa's future by making customers' lives easier and their experience more convenient, enjoyable, and rewarding.

Looking for a detail-oriented Stock Accountant Assistant to join the team in Conakry. Apply now to contribute to Vivo Energy's mission of being Africa's leading and most respected energy business.

Company Overview

Established in 2011, Vivo Energy is the company that distributes and markets Shell and Engen branded fuels and lubricants to retail and commercial customers in Africa and beyond. They operate in 29 markets across North, West, East and Southern Africa, the Ocean Islands and Jordan, with a network of over 4,200 service stations. Vivo Energy exports lubricants to a number of other African countries. Focused on fuelling Africa’s future, they make customers’ lives easier and their experience more convenient, enjoyable and rewarding by offering high-quality products and services, setting new standards for safety, innovation and service.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Job Type: Full-time
• Qualifications: Master’s degree (Financial Accounting & Management / Audit and Management Control)
• Experience: 5 Year+

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate stock valuation in accordance with Group accounting principles and legal requirements.
• Analyze, explain root causes, and correct any variances identified on a daily basis.
• Monitor unit costs of all products in the system and correct any unusual variations.
• Review and integrate landed costs for all products in the system; compare actual costs with provisions and correct abnormal variances.
• Ensure all sales orders and stock transfers are correctly recorded within the appropriate accounting period.
• Track and ensure timely payment of customs duties.

Requirements

• Business school or Master’s degree graduate (Financial Accounting & Management / Audit and Management Control).
• Finance background.
• Experience in stock accounting (inventory accounting).
• Knowledge of stock accounting and inventory management (oil products and cylinders).
• Strong skills in general ledger accounting, with emphasis on stock accounting and purchase order processing.
• Good understanding of financial accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of depot operations, with ability to integrate operational and accounting requirements.
• Strong analytical skills and keen attention to detail.
• Good supervisory and communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Experience in the use of accounting software/packages.
• Integrity, honesty, and strong ability to resolve issues independently.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a leading energy company in Africa.
• Contribute to the accuracy of financial reporting and asset safeguarding.
• Develop expertise in stock accounting and inventory management within the oil and gas sector.
• Collaborate with Supply & Distribution teams on inventory-related matters.
• Gain experience in SAP and other accounting software.