Accountant

Accountant

Location: Ajah, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Pharmaceutical / Healthcare

Reports To: Finance Manager / Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Salary: ₦300,000 – ₦400,000 Monthly

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing pharmaceutical and healthcare organization located in Ajah, Lagos, is seeking to engage a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Accountant to join its Finance team.

The ideal candidate will possess strong financial reporting and accounting experience, demonstrate excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software, and have a solid understanding of Nigerian tax regulations and financial reporting standards. The successful candidate will support the organization's financial operations by ensuring accurate financial records, statutory compliance, effective internal controls, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all accounting records are accurate and up to date.
• Prepare journals, reconciliations, accruals, and adjusting entries.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash accounts, supplier statements, and customer accounts.
• Prepare monthly trial balances and supporting schedules.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices, payment vouchers, and staff reimbursements.
• Monitor accounts receivable and ensure timely collections.
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts.
• Prepare aging analysis reports for debtors and creditors.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Monitor departmental expenditures against approved budgets.
• Support management with financial analysis for strategic decision-making.
• Prepare variance analysis reports and recommend corrective actions.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with current Nigerian tax laws and regulations.
• Prepare and process PAYE, Withholding Tax (WHT), Value Added Tax (VAT), Company Income Tax (CIT), and other statutory obligations.
• Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities during tax audits and statutory reviews.
• Ensure timely filing and remittance of all statutory deductions.

Treasury & Cash Flow Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and liquidity positions.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and working capital reports.
• Manage banking relationships and payment processing.
• Support treasury management activities.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Maintain strong internal control procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures.
• Support both internal and external audit exercises.
• Assist in identifying financial risks and recommending mitigation measures.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Monitor inventory valuation and stock reconciliations.
• Support inventory counts and warehouse audits.
• Ensure accurate product costing and inventory accounting.
• Investigate inventory variances and recommend corrective actions.

ERP & Accounting Systems

• Maintain accurate financial records using accounting software.
• Generate financial reports from ERP/accounting systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes through automation and system enhancements.

Microsoft Excel & Financial Analysis

• Develop financial models using Microsoft Excel.
• Prepare dashboards, pivot tables, charts, and financial reports.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, IF statements, and Pivot Tables, for financial analysis and reporting.

General Finance Support

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate accounting documentation.
• Perform other finance and accounting duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• ACA/ICAN (Professional Level completed or actively pursuing final qualification) is required.
• ACCA qualification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3–4 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, healthcare, manufacturing, or FMCG sector.

Required Skills & Competencies

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles.
• Excellent understanding of Nigerian tax laws and statutory compliance.
• Sound knowledge of financial reporting standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent numerical and reconciliation skills.
• Strong understanding of budgeting and financial planning.
• Working knowledge of internal controls and risk management.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• High level of accountability, professionalism, and ethical conduct.

Technical Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in:

• Microsoft Excel (Advanced Level)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Accounting Software (such as Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Odoo, Tally, or similar ERP systems)
• Financial reporting and analysis tools

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following will be an added advantage:

• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• FMCG
• Distribution

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Exposure to a dynamic and fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.
• Collaborative and supportive work culture.
• Opportunity to work with an experienced finance leadership team.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to:

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Subject of the email: Accountant – Ajah, Lagos

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.