About this role
A Pharmaceutical company in Lagos is looking for an Account Officer to manage daily accounting activities, stock reconciliation, and financial record-keeping. The role requires coordinating between accounts, sales, procurement and warehouse teams, with a hybrid work model (four days on-site, one day remote) and standard business hours. Candidates should reside near Okota/Isolo to ensure easy commuting and consistent on-site attendance. The position involves inventory management, stock counts, reporting, and supporting budgeting and financial analysis. The company emphasises accuracy, organised records, and cross-functional collaboration in a Lagos setting.
What you would do
- Record daily financial transactions including sales, purchases, expenses and payments
- Prepare invoices, receipts, and other financial documents
- Manage accounts payable and receivable and follow up on outstanding payments
- Reconcile cash, bank statements and other financial records
- Assist in preparing financial reports, expense summaries and periodic account statements
- Maintain up-to-date accounting records for management review
- Support budgeting, expense tracking and basic financial analysis
- Ensure proper documentation and authorisation of financial transactions
- Prepare periodic financial, sales and inventory reports
- Monitor stock movements and maintain inventory records with coordination to relevant teams
What they are asking for
- HND or BSc in Accounting, Finance, Banking and Finance, Business Administration or related discipline
- 2–3 years in accounting, inventory management, stock control or combined roles
- Experience in pharmaceutical, healthcare, FMCG, retail or distribution is an advantage
- Good knowledge of basic accounting principles and inventory control
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications
- Experience with accounting or inventory software is an added advantage
- Strong numerical, analytical, organisational and record-keeping skills
- High level of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail
- Ability to identify discrepancies, meet deadlines and work with minimal supervision
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
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