Accountant at a Leading Pharmaceutical Company

We are a rapidly growing Pharmaceutical company with focus on patients’ wellbeing. With a solid organizational structure, a dedicated workforce, constantly growing operations and strong quality assurance process, we have built a renowned brand in the pharmaceutical sector with business operations throughout Nigeria.

Are you an ambitious person with a positive attitude, passionate about success in your career & life? Is your ambition to become part of a highly successful engaging team? If your answer is yes, don´t miss this unique opportunity as we seek to recruit qualified individuals to join our team in the Finance department in our corporate Head office in Lagos.

JOB LOCATION 

Lagos (Head office)

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Accountant will have the following key accountabilities:

• Record/input company’s day to day transactions into the company’s ERP software and keep accurate financial records and ledger.
• Prepare the company’s monthly and quarterly financial reports including budget, sales report, bank transactions and financial statements.
• Compute tax and prepare tax returns to comply with extant laws and regulations on taxation.
• Conduct periodic accurate bank reconciliation and stock reconciliation and prepare report.
• Collaborate and communicate with other functional teams to meet client’s needs and operational efficiency within the company.

QUALIFICATION & SKILL SET

Academic Qualification

• B. Sc. or H.N.D Degree in Accounting from a reputable academic institution.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Relevant working experience in a structured reputable corporate organization. Candidate must have a solid financial system skills and a sound background in corporate finance, financial reporting and analysis.

Skill Set & Other Requirements

• Extensive and verifiable knowledge of contemporary IT software like Microsoft Excel and accounting software package like Tally ERP or Sage. Only applicants with strong MS-Excel skills should apply.
• Demonstrate a high level of oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders and maintain effective working relationship.
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, initiative, sound judgment, tact and discretion.
• Excellent organizational skills including the ability to determine priorities and meet regular deadlines. Must be a highly reliable individual that has ability to collaborate with team.
• Ability to quickly learn organizational work model & operations, understanding the implications of information & model integrity in the short & long term.

REMUNERATION

A juicy salary scale with the following added benefits;

• A robust healthcare insurance scheme which is a standard for all staff.
• Exciting opportunity for career progression.
• Pension and Insurance.