Inventory Accounting Manager

About the role

CTI Distribution, a global wholesale distributor of mobile phones and consumer electronics, is looking for an experienced Inventory Accounting Manager to join its Amman office. The role will lead inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliation and financial reporting across multiple international locations.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the complete inventory‑accounting process across multiple locations and legal entities.
• Reconcile inventory records between the general ledger, ERP system, warehouse reports, and physical inventory counts.
• Monitor inventory purchases, transfers, sales, returns, adjustments and write‑offs.
• Review inventory valuation and cost‑of‑goods‑sold calculations.
• Calculate and review product costs, freight, duties, insurance and other landed‑cost components.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and coordinate corrective action with warehouse, purchasing, sales and finance teams.
• Ensure accurate recording of goods in transit and intercompany inventory transfers.
• Review inventory aging, slow‑moving products, damaged goods and obsolete inventory; recommend and record reserves when required.
• Support monthly, quarterly and annual financial closings.
• Prepare inventory reports, account reconciliations, journal entries and management analyses.
• Develop and maintain effective inventory controls, accounting procedures and approval processes.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle‑count programs.
• Work with external auditors and provide supporting schedules and documentation.
• Assist with ERP implementation, development, testing and process improvement.
• Supervise and develop junior and senior inventory‑accounting team members.
• Identify risks, reporting issues and opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and operational efficiency.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant accounting experience with significant inventory‑accounting responsibility.
• Strong understanding of inventory valuation, cost accounting, COGS, landed cost and general‑ledger reconciliation.
• Experience in high‑volume wholesale, distribution, retail, logistics or consumer‑electronics inventory is strongly preferred.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookup functions, reconciliations and large‑data analysis.
• Practical experience with ERP systems.