## Title: Accountant (Pharmaceutical)

Role Summary

The Accountant will manage and oversee the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, cost efficiency, and strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with strong experience in pharmaceutical or FMCG accounting, excellent analytical abilities, and proven capacity to drive financial performance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Maintain general ledger integrity and proper classification of all financial transactions
Oversee bank reconciliations, cash flow monitoring, and treasury functions
Generate management reports including P&L, balance sheet analysis, ageing reports, and performance dashboards

Inventory, Cost Management & Efficiency Improvement

Monitor stock movement, product costing, batch tracking, and expiry management
Reconcile warehouse stock with accounting records and investigate variances
Track and analyse landed cost of imports (Form M processes, clearing, freight, duty, insurance)
Implement cost-saving initiatives across procurement, operations, and logistics
Identify inefficiencies in financial and operational processes and recommend improvements to enhance profitability

Compliance & Regulatory

Ensure adherence to VAT, WHT, PAYE, Company Income Tax, pension, NSITF, and other statutory obligations
Prepare and file statutory returns promptly
Maintain complete and compliant documentation for audits and regulatory reviews

Accounts Receivable & Payable Management

Oversee customer invoicing, credit control, and receivables management
Ensure strict follow-up on outstanding payments and reduce debtor days
Review and validate supplier invoices and ensure timely payment

Accountant (Pharmaceutical Company) at Kayhelt Pharma

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