Financial Accountant at Uni-Medical Healthcare Ltd Nigeria

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.

• 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

• 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.

• 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.
• 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.