Accountant (Pharmaceutical Company) at Kayhelt Pharma

Role Summary

A reputable pharmaceutical organization seeks a dedicated Accountant to manage and oversee financial operations. The ideal candidate will ensure accuracy, compliance, cost efficiency, and strategic financial planning. This position requires a seasoned professional with strong experience in pharmaceutical or FMCG accounting, excellent analytical abilities, and proven capacity to drive financial performance and operational efficiency.

Reports To

Finance Manager / Managing Director

Location

Plateau, Lagos, Nigeria

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