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Onegai:
You need a lawyer, don't make a fuss but if they're refusing to listen, quietly hire one. The lawyer doesn't need to interact with them for now, but needs to advise you.

Your employment process wasn't straightforward and you have to be able to prove that store room keys weren't in your possession and previous stocktaking didn't include you.

It kinda looks like you've been set up to take the fall for another person's theft. I don't want to jump to conclusions but my instincts say so

My their, d conclusion is he has been setup.

When woman carry belley, na the Guy (even if no be him) wey him voice low pass dey inherit such pregnancy

Antell95:
Nairaland needs prayers, i could remember threads hitting 3 to 4 pages minutes after being pushed to the Front page.

What happened to this forum?

Data boys did, if you disagree with them, they'll curse you, if you curse them back you'll chop ban while they'll go on to the next person to curse.
You could log in here once a week,comment something casual and that bot will ban you gan or delete your message, sometimes, it's could be a really important question that Google oil AI can't come through.
Why then, should people stick around when there's X and the rest?

Galapagous:
There are some lapses in your writeup. You see, when you first notice the structure of the company you should have emailed higher authority putting ever other boss in copy. But to keep quiet mean there may be something else going on. People who do this kind of things always ensure that the payment from the loot is evenly distributed among people who could raise an alarm.

I was in a haste to work after so long I was unemployed that I accepted everything shoved at me.

bassdow:
The way you talk already is enough reason they trying to nail you.

When woman carry belley, na the Guy (even if no be him) wey him voice low pass dey inherit such pregnancy. You appear too soft + your nairaland''s monika ain't helping.

e go soon shock you say they could provide evidence those documents were processed.

If those documents were processed, will they also process my signature.

Gotocourt:
Hold the cashier responsible, dont sleep on this. You might be jailed.


Avoid one man business.

Thank you for your input.

bassdow:
@Niceguy0004, take the above and also change your userName as it's part of ya problem. na Nice Guys dey suffer pass.

meanWhile, after this issue is settled, would suggest you take whatEver lessions you learnt there and start looking for another Job. Say dem fail to Nail you today, doesn't mean they would give up easily. You don't even know what reason(s) actually made the previous person leave. ignore whatEver reasons they told you except you hear directly from the previous staff's mouth

Thank you for your input meanwhile my username doesn't reflect my personality lol

Lukuluku69:
I have been working with a distribution company for about 8 months, performing duties in the capacity of a Storekeeper. However, during my first 6 months on duty, no stock count was conducted. When a stock count was eventually carried out, no variance was communicated to me, and the process was not formally documented or signed.

If indeed the above is true, then everyone concerned goofed and more importantly YOU.

Either way this is diced, you are 8n a whole, 8 months is a long time to have taken a proper stock of what you are looking after in the store.

It seems you are set up for this fall from that statement alone.

What do you think should be my way out.

njokuuche77:
You actually have a strong case.
In inventory management, responsibility follows control. You didn’t have:
* Formal role assignment
* Proper stock handover
* Sole access to the warehouse (cashier had the keys)
* Signed stock count records

So it’s hard to hold you fully accountable.
No stock count for 6 months is already a company control failure, not just your issue.
Put your concerns in writing, don’t sign anything accepting liability, and if needed, seek legal advice.
They can’t push a system failure on one person.

Thank you for your input

YOUNGELDER1:
You thief abi abi you no thief?

Some of you are too blunt on this space

Onegai:
You need a lawyer, don't make a fuss but if they're refusing to listen, quietly hire one. The lawyer doesn't need to interact with them for now, but needs to advise you.

Your employment process wasn't straightforward and you have to be able to prove that store room keys weren't in your possession and previous stocktaking didn't include you.

It kinda looks like you've been set up to take the fall for another person's theft. I don't want to jump to conclusions but my instincts say so

I also figured that out why will someone recording transactions be the one in possession of the warehouse key i.e the cashier while her husband does the same kind of business with the company. The husband buys stock from us. This is totally flawed...

Niceguy0004:
Good day everyone,

I would appreciate professional advice regarding a situation I’m currently facing at my workplace.

I have been working with a distribution company for about 8 months, performing duties in the capacity of a Storekeeper. However, during my first 6 months on duty, no stock count was conducted. When a stock count was eventually carried out, no variance was communicated to me, and the process was not formally documented or signed.

It is also important to note that although I have been functioning in a Storekeeper role, I was never formally onboarded into that position. I was not issued any official letter of assignment, nor was I given a job description to review and sign.

In addition, I did not have full control or security over the warehouse stock. I was not in possession of the warehouse keys; instead, the cashier retained custody of the keys and took them home daily. My understanding is that the previous Storekeeper had full custody of the keys.

Recently, a stock variance has been discovered, and the Regional Manager is holding me responsible and has indicated an intention to press charges. I have raised concerns regarding the lack of formal role assignment and absence of full control over the inventory, but these concerns have not been acknowledged.

Given these circumstances, I would greatly appreciate guidance on:

- My level of liability in this situation
- The implications of not being formally assigned the Storekeeper role
- The impact of shared or limited access to warehouse stock
- The best steps to take in protecting myself professionally and legally

Thank you in advance for your insights and support.

haa! Bro am very sorry to say this, you self no try o, how can you be in a warehouse and not take stocks for a whooping 8 months!!! Isn't there a tracking software on the computer to receive and dispatch goods? Once you receive any goods physically, you validate them and you make sure that what you have on your system tallies with your physical stock, anytime you receive, you must count to make sure it is correct before you validate, inventory Job is not a baby Job o, If you loose guard you go enter gbese o!! I just hope you find a solution to this, but don't let it happen next time.... Wish you the best.

franvincoop:
You are a thief.
Just prepare for watery beans or take that money japa to another State.
The way you laid out the specific guidance you need, shows a level of Intelligence to steal with plausible deniability

I get why you’re angry, but throwing accusations without proof doesn’t make them true.
If you actually have facts, present them properly. If not, it’s better to hold back than to make claims you can’t defend. I’ve been clear about my position, and I stand on it.

DeepSight:
1. Request fair hearing - it is your legal right under labor laws.

2. Put all your concerns in writing and copy Human Resources, Legal & Compliance, your immediate supervisor and the MD/ CEO.

3. Prepare to engage a lawyer.

4. Ensure that you keep records of all communication on this matter and if there is an interview/ disciplinary hearing ask that it is recorded and record it as well for yourself.

Thank you for your input

ridwintin89:
If you are the only storekeeper in that place.

The variance would be called on you.

Your mistake was working blindly without knowing the implications.

You don't just received or issued out inventory without proper control.

You sound educated but this is ignorant.

Your explanation shows you knew the right process but refused to indulge in it.

Storekeeper is accountable for inventory in their care.

Your only defense is to play ignorant of the process.

Just present yourself as a store runners whose responsibility is to receive or issue inventory.

Don't say you are not accountable,just say what you do was based on instructions to receive or issue out.

You're absolutely right, I know the process but I was waiting on the concerned authority to release full security of stock in my care which never happened. I have always wondered as a Storekeeper I do not have the full control of the storage area where the cashier has to be in charge of the warehouse key.
I'll do as advised my only defense is to declare I was instructed on only what to receive and what to issue out. Thanks for your input.

nurudeen181:
It's more like you already know they have nothing on you. It's an empty threat jyst to make you spill. Or lets say they already see vulnerability in you so they think you'll confess to atleast an attempt to steal or maybe you see someone doing it. As you claimes not to have the keys and not to have full control over the stock, is there no security in the place? You have nithing to worry about. Let them go anywhere they want to go, let them press charges, avoid saying anything about the incident with others who you work with so that you can see ckearly those who might come forward as witnesses against you. Study every other person to your defense on the matter. Then if they make the mistake of going to court, you can use those things to back up in uour defense without a lawyer, then after you can request for your own lawyer. Make sure they pay for damages too. That place is not the type to stay.

Thank you for your input.

Evangelisttj:
I have been an HR for 8 years in Nigeria and I can tell you that documentations that you have and can have from here on out are the only things that can help you in this case. What you’ve described shows clear gaps in process and control.

In practice, accountability for stock typically requires:
Formal role assignment
Clear handover/stock count records
Sole or controlled access to the warehouse

From your explanation, none of these were properly in place, which weakens the basis for holding you solely responsible.
That said, in Nigeria, employers may still try to enforce accountability regardless of these gaps.

What you should do now:
Document everything (messages, instructions, timelines)
Put your concerns in writing (email/letter)
Avoid signing any document admitting liability without proper review
If possible, seek legal advice

Also, the issue of the cashier holding warehouse keys is a major control breach and should be highlighted.

Stay calm, be factual, and protect yourself with documentation.

Thank you so much for your input. The cashier holding the key is a major concern as her husband even does the same business as the company and he buys from us. Why would the regional manager allow such arrangement.

holyDaniel:
Let's me start like this,
First, it's very difficult not to see variance after stock count especially when you are controlling a large inventory.
Secondly, as a store keeper the responsibility of every stock in the warehouse is on you and you should be held accountable for any thing that's happened to any stock, that is why you should have been doing regular stock count without being told.
Thirdly, if you can explain what causes the variance you are free but if you can't explain then accept the blame. Thanks

Thank you for your input

Bittersweetnig:
You have no case here as you are not In custody of the warehouse key and security

Thank you for your input

Antell95:
Nairaland needs prayers, i could remember threads hitting 3 to 4 pages minutes after being pushed to the Front page.

What happened to this forum?

That was when only about 5 to 8 threads used to hit front page in a day...these days up to 30 new threads hit front page in a day

Niceguy0004:
What do you think should be my way out.

It is a tough ask really.

1. You don't have a base stock to work on to start with. That's a huge minus. There are ways you can work back via invoices with the stock you received and the ones you issued out but you will need a definite base stock to be able to know what is left after the out goings and incomings. You don't have that simply because you never took stock when you came in. Very bad.

That said, you can still work on the Incomings and outgoings while you are in charge with your Records (Logs, Invoices etc.

Also, you can ask to look at the records at the Head 9ffice for supplies sent to your end within the period you are there and also, 2-3 months before you arrived.

If they are not hiding anything, they should avail you of those records.

Legally? I don't know much about that but try as much as you can by getting the records (of your tenure at least) set that one straight then let the dispute be only on the record/stock YOU ALL did not take records of.

Good luck

Lukuluku69:
It is a tough ask really.

1. You don't have a base stock to work on to start with. That's a huge minus. There are ways you can work back via invoices with the stock you received and the ones you issued out but you will need a definite base stock to be able to know what is left after the out goings and incomings. You don't have that simply because you never took stock when you came in. Very bad.

That said, you can still work on the Incomings and outgoings while you are in charge with your Records (Logs, Invoices etc.

Also, you can ask to look at the records at the Head 9ffice for supplies sent to your end within the period you are there and also, 2-3 months before you arrived.

If they are not hiding anything, they should avail you of those records.

Legally? I don't know much about that but try as much as you can by getting the records (of your tenure at least) set that one straight then let the dispute be only on the record/stock YOU ALL did not take records of.

Good luck

Thank you for your input

bassdow:
@Niceguy0004, take the above and also change your userName as it's part of ya problem. na Nice Guys dey suffer pass.

meanWhile, after this issue is settled, would suggest you take whatEver lessions you learnt there and start looking for another Job. Say dem fail to Nail you today, doesn't mean they would give up easily. You don't even know what reason(s) actually made the previous person leave. ignore whatEver reasons they told you except you hear directly from the previous staff's mouth

Exactly. They may have colluded to steal company goods while setting you up to be the fall guy.

untoldtruth:
Data boys did, if you disagree with them, they'll curse you, if you curse them back you'll chop ban while they'll go on to the next person to curse.
You could log in here once a week,comment something casual and that bot will ban you gan or delete your message, sometimes, it's could be a really important question that Google oil AI can't come through.
Why then, should people stick around when there's X and the rest?

You've said it all.

Unnecessary ban and partisan moderation killed the forum

mctech:
Exactly. They may have colluded to steal company goods while setting you up to be the fall guy.

They have no right to do that. This is wickedness

franvincoop:
You are a thief.
Just prepare for watery beans or take that money japa to another State.
The way you laid out the specific guidance you need, shows a level of Intelligence to steal with plausible deniability

blocking you...

Antell95:
Nairaland needs prayers, i could remember threads hitting 3 to 4 pages minutes after being pushed to the Front page.

What happened to this forum?

Sorry sir.. Is this the only contribution you have to the issue the man said


Even you need prayer sir..... What happened to you sir

free2ryhme:
No worry, Your think it is all talk until they provided evidence of missing items and you will start sweating to defend yourself

Did you read the part where I said "if his hands are clean"?

All these are based on the assumption that he is innocent.



Thank you for your attention to this matter

Do you do weekly daily and monthly stock,
Because as a store manager, with or without management, you always check your stock level, bin cards, goods receive note and issued note to see if it balances
I feel you know about the missing item because as item get missing daily, you would have reported to your line manager about such missing items

mctech:
Exactly. They may have colluded to steal company goods while setting you up to be the fall guy.

Ask him if he cross check his stock with his book weekly, daily or monthly

Niceguy0004:
You're absolutely right, I know the process but I was waiting on the concerned authority to release full security of stock in my care which never happened. I have always wondered as a Storekeeper I do not have the full control of the storage area where the cashier has to be in charge of the warehouse key.
I'll do as advised my only defense is to declare I was instructed on only what to receive and what to issue out. Thanks for your input.

Pls don’t always use the line the cashier is always with the keys


Let me give you a senecio
Am an Accountant (chartered in the making)
My younger sis got a job as an inventory officer, she experienced the same tin you are taking
I told her to always check her stock level and do a follow up with her books, as she does it regularly, and signs on them,
She notice stealing, shortage of goods, she spoke with the MD she shared are books with him, investigation begin quietly and the culprit was caught who holds the key.


Can I also shock you security can get assess to your store and move items when it’s late light, and when you don’t check your records periodically, the stealing will be much and it will be all wired back to you

Insults used to drive engagement, giving people the illusion that topics were interesting. With the spambot putting a stop to those, the ten or a little more members here engaged properly.

Antell95:
Nairaland needs prayers, i could remember threads hitting 3 to 4 pages minutes after being pushed to the Front page.

What happened to this forum?