- Company: Seven Up Bottling Company
- Location: Kano, Nigeria
- Job type: Full-time
- Deadline: 14 November 2026
About the role
Seven Up Bottling Company is one of Nigeria’s largest beverage manufacturers, producing brands like Pepsi, 7Up, and Aquafina. We are looking for a Finance Specialist – Inventory to join our team in Kano. In this role, you will monitor and manage the financial aspects of inventory across the supply chain. You will work closely with operations, procurement, and warehousing teams to ensure accurate inventory valuation, cost control, and compliance with accounting standards.
Responsibilities
- Partner with supply chain and operations teams to review inventory levels, turnover, and obsolescence.
- Provide support during internal and external audits regarding inventory-related queries and documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements related to inventory.
- Contribute to working capital improvement initiatives by providing insights into inventory optimization.
- Perform root cause analysis on stock adjustments, write-offs, and inventory losses.
- Support the development and implementation of inventory management policies and procedures.
- Prepare inventory reports and support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, including inventory valuation and journal entries.
- Monitor and analyse inventory movements, aging, and stock variances to identify risks and opportunities.
- Assist in physical inventory counts and cycle counts, including planning, execution, and analysis.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure timely reconciliation between physical stock and financial systems.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in finance, inventory control, or supply chain finance in an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
- B.Sc in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong knowledge of inventory accounting principles, including standard costing, FIFO, and weighted average methods.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and communicate effectively with non-financial teams.
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics); strong Excel skills required.
How to apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to careers@sevenup.org. Please use the Job Title as the subject of your email. Note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. The application deadline is 14th November, 2026.
Apply by email: careers@sevenup.org
