Accountant Needed for Pharmaceutical in Kano

Job Description

Our client, a Pharmaceutical firm is recruiting to fill the position of an Accountant.

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Kano

Responsibilities

* ⁠Manage day-to-day financial operations of the depot, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
– Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
– Prepare monthly financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
– Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
– Monitor depot expenses and budgets, and provide recommendations to control costs and enhance efficiency.
– Reconcile depot inventory records with physical counts and investigate discrepancies.
– Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure accurate recording of inventory movements and valuation.
– Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and forecasts for the depot.

Requirements
* A minimum of HND/ BSc degree in Accounting from a reputable institution.
* A minimum of 2 years of experience as an accountant in a reputable Manufacturing industry is preferred.
* In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
* Awareness of business trends
* Familiarity with financial accounting statements
* Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
* Hands-on experience with accounting software packages, like QuickBooks and Sage 50.
* Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
* Accuracy and attention to detail

All applications should be forwarded to recruitment@willerssolutions.com