Financial Accountant

Purpose of the Role

• The financial Accountant will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and efficient financial operations.
• The role focuses on overseeing financial activities, preparing reports, managing budgets, and ensuring the company’s financial health. The ideal candidate will have experience in cost monitoring and possess a strong understanding of financial and regulatory frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank statements and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and analyze variances
• Oversee and report on accounts payable with its processes.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and integrity
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and other applicable accounting standards
• Monitor Expenditures and Perform variance analysis to provide actionable insights.
• Cross-checking daily posting of entries and reconciling major supplier accounts.
• Prepare and file VAT, WHT, and CIT returns in compliance with Nigerian tax laws.
• Updating and maintaining the Fixed Assets register and posting depreciation/Amortisation.
• Monitor inventory costing and valuation of all goods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, or CPA) is required.
• A member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria .
• Minimum of [5] years of experience as a Financial Accountant, preferably in the medical consumables and equipment supply industry.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct.
• Proactive and result-oriented approach.

Skills, Ability & Knowledge:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Exceptional knowledge of analysing risks, preparing forecasts, cost accounting, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). 
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of financial and accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations. 
• Accurate and precise attention to detail. 
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

Application Closing Date
14th August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:  using the Job title as the subject of the mail.

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