Inventory Control Junior Associate at mPharma

Position Description

Inventory control Junior Associate will be responsible for implementing the internal Systems and controls/process put in place by the company especially on Supply Chain and Finance. The ideal candidate will perform various Audits and substantive tests of our current process and procedures and report back. He/ She will assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly Audit reports that will be sent to the Supply Chain Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in Planning inventory counts by understanding the company objectives, structure, policies,
  processes, internal inventory controls, and external pharmaceutical regulations; identifying risk areas.
• Assist in assessing compliance with relevant regulations and legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.
• Assist in assessing risks and internal controls by identifying areas of non- compliance; evaluating manual and automated (ERP& amp; amp; POS) Inventory processes; identifying process weaknesses and inefficiencies and operational issues.
• Assist in verifying assets and liabilities by comparing and analysing items and collateral to documentation.
• Complete Inventory control paper work by documenting count tests and findings.
• Improve governance by recommending changes in management monitoring, assessment, and motivational practices, in the internal control structure, and in operating processes; identifying root causes.
• Support external auditors by coordinating inventory related information requirements.
• Provide Inventory control information by collecting, analysing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Contribute to team results by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new controls to add value to the Company.
• Draft segments of the reports and communications on the results of work performed, for review by the Head of inventory control.
• Effective and timely reporting of findings during Inventory counts.
• Provision of views and objective recommendations on inventory counts conducted.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your Line Manager from time to time.

Requirements

• ACCA/ CPA.
• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Supply Chain or any other related field.
• Entry Level
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and familiarity with Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Accounting packages (SAP).
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Healthcare background preferred but not required