Inventory Clerk

About Wave Gambia

Wave Gambia is committed to transforming Africa into the first cashless continent by providing accessible, fee-free, instantly available financial services. Since launching a mobile app in Senegal in 2017 to facilitate cash deposits, withdrawals, and both peer-to-peer and business payments, the company has rapidly expanded across nine countries, offering reliable financial solutions even in areas with limited infrastructure.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Inventory Clerk to support our growth by managing day-to-day inventory operations under the financial controller's supervision. This role involves meticulous tracking and organization of stock, assisting with procurement-related tasks, and ensuring seamless workflow in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm received items' quantity and quality against packing lists, reporting any inconsistencies to relevant departments or procurement officers.
• Coordinate the organization and safe storage of all incoming goods.
• Manage internal stock requests, ensuring prompt distribution to requesting parties.
• Maintain precise stock records by performing regular forecasting based on demand and usage patterns.
• Collaborate with procurement to keep stock levels above alert thresholds to avoid shortages.
• Conduct and supervise routine inventory counts, investigating and reporting any discrepancies discovered.
• Enhance inventory management processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Monitor order statuses and delivery timelines with suppliers, ensuring alignment with internal teams.
• Provide administrative assistance throughout procurement processes, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Support the Finance team in maintaining the integrity of inventory databases.
• Handle various ad-hoc assignments within the procurement team as required.

Requirements

• Between 2 to 3 years of relevant experience in inventory management, finance, accounting, or administrative roles.
• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Administration, Business, Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Accounting, or Logistics.
• Basic knowledge of procure-to-pay workflows.

Desired Attributes

• Exceptionally detail-oriented with a strong commitment to achieving excellence.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to independently drive projects to completion.
• Autonomous, while understanding when to escalate issues as needed.
• Intellectually curious and creative problem solver who sees failure as a learning opportunity.
• Willing to extend efforts to meet objectives and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, favoring clear, frequent coordination and over-communication.
• Adaptable to shifting priorities and changing conditions.
• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets for tracking, reconciliation, and reporting tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.
• Good analytical capabilities supported by a solid understanding of accounting principles.

Additional Information

• This is a permanent, full-time role based in Bamako, Mali, with some field travel expected.
• Applicants must have valid work authorization for Mali.
• We offer competitive salaries calculated through a transparent system, full healthcare insurance coverage for employees and dependents, and robust parental leave policies (26 weeks for mothers and 4 weeks for fathers).
• Additional benefits include gym membership subsidies, fitness classes, airtime reimbursement, free meals, and a pleasant office environment.
• The company values diversity and inclusiveness, fostering autonomy and ownership of projects.
• Wave Gambia is backed by leading investors and is recognized as a top revenue-generating company in its sector.