Exciting Career Opportunity: Store Manager (with Accounting Background) at Salve Consulting Limited

Are you an experienced finance or accounting professional looking to step into a dynamic leadership role? Salve Consulting Limited, a leading holistic Human Resources firm, is currently seeking a highly diligent and numbers-driven Store Manager. This role is unique because it requires a strong accounting background to ensure impeccable inventory oversight, precise reconciliation, and robust cost controls.

This position is available across multiple locations in Nigeria, including Ozubulu, Awka, Jos, and Suleja. If you possess excellent analytical skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a passion for operational excellence, this could be the perfect next step for your career.

Role Overview & Compensation

As the Store Manager, you will bridge the gap between physical operations and financial accountability. Your primary mandate will be to oversee daily store activities, manage inventory movements, and maintain pristine records, all while ensuring minimal losses and accurate reporting. This role offers a competitive compensation package of ₦200,000 Gross monthly.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will be expected to perform a variety of duties that leverage both your leadership and financial skills. Key responsibilities include:

Inventory Control: Manage and supervise all inventory within the warehouse/store.
Stock Tracking: Closely monitor stock receipts, transfers, and issuances to prevent leakages.
Reconciliation: Conduct regular stock counts and carry out comprehensive reconciliations to investigate and resolve any inventory variances.
Record Keeping: Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and accessible inventory records.
Quality & Safety: Ensure proper storage, handling, and rotation of products, while monitoring stock expiry dates.
Replenishment: Coordinate stock replenishment activities to avoid stockouts or overstocking.
Reporting: Generate detailed inventory and variance reports for executive management.
Team Supervision: Provide leadership and supervision to store personnel, fostering a culture of accountability.
Audit Support: Support both internal and external audit teams during stock verification exercises.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Required

To succeed in this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of proven experience in inventory management, store management, or a strictly financial role with heavy inventory involvement.
Finance Background: A strong and verifiable accounting background is mandatory.
Technical Proficiency: High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and inventory management software.
Key Traits: High integrity, strong organizational skills, extreme attention to detail, and top-tier reporting capabilities.

Why Join Salve Consulting?

Salve Consulting Limited values talent and provides a structured environment where professionals can thrive. By stepping into this role, you will play a crucial part in the company’s operations, ensuring financial stability through precise stock control.

Method of Application:

Interested candidates should send their applications to: recruitment@salveconsultinglimited.com, using the job role and preferred location as the subject of the email.