The demand for warehouse accountants in trading, manufacturing, and construction businesses is growing. Depending on the type and size of the business, the requirements for this position will vary; however, their core function is to manage inventory inflows and outflows to ensure efficiency and effectiveness in the movement of goods and materials.
1. What is inventory accounting?
Warehouse accountants are the primary staff working in warehouses; they are mainly responsible for managing the receipt, dispatch, and inventory of goods; and controlling inventory to minimize risks and losses of raw materials and goods for the business.
2. Job Description
- Managing the receipt and dispatch of materials and goods from the warehouse.
- Check the documents and handle the import and export of goods.
- Receive delivery documents, file them, and forward them to the purchasing or accounting department as required.
- Keep records of warehouse receipts and delivery notes.
- Monitor daily inventory levels (inflows, outflows, and stock) and compare them to the minimum inventory level.
- Regularly prepare purchase requisition forms according to the plan.
- Monitor the import process and expedite the purchase of goods.
- Directly handle purchasing procedures and monitor incoming goods.
- Arrange goods in the warehouse according to the company's instructions.
- Arrange goods according to storage standards, such as storing them in a dry, clean place...
- Strictly adhere to fire safety regulations within the warehouse.
- Check the shelves regularly, on a monthly basis.
- Report timely, complete, and accurate information related to the work to the Department Head or the Board of Directors (when requested).
3. Candidate Requirements
3.1. Knowledge and experience
- Graduated from a regular college/university program with a major in Finance/Accounting/Commerce.
- At least 01 year of experience in a similar position.
- Knowledge of inventory and goods management.
3.2. Skills
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and quick thinking.
- Proficient in using Excel and management software.
- Skills in organizing, planning, and developing strategies to accomplish assigned tasks.
3.3. Personal requirements
- Male/Female.
- Work attitude: careful, responsible, serious, polite, friendly.
- Human and social attitudes: Honesty, integrity, morality, self-respect.