Assistant Account Officer

About this role

Fanyval Visions Limited, an indigenous pharmaceutical company in Lagos, is seeking an Assistant Account Officer to support the finance team with daily bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting. The role requires handling invoices, payments and stock-related records, while ensuring compliance and proper documentation for audits. The position targets individuals with accounting knowledge, attention to detail and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The company is based in Lagos and operates in importation, marketing and distribution of ophthalmic products.

What you would do

• Assist in preparing weekly, monthly and annual financial reports and schedules.
• Assist with bank reconciliations and maintenance of cash books.
• Prepare and maintain records of sales orders, invoices and stock-related transactions with Sales and Warehouse teams.
• Process and reconcile payments, receipts, invoices and expense claims with supporting documents.
• Assist day-to-day bookkeeping and posting of accounting entries accurately and on time.
• Support accounts receivable and payable, including tracking customer collections and supplier payments.
• Respond to financial queries from staff, customers and vendors and escalate as needed.
• Reconcile Medical Representatives' expense and sales records against submitted reports.
• Maintain orderly filing of financial documents for audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Head of Finance.

What they are asking for

• HND in Accounting, Finance, Banking, Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with ability to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Prior experience in a similar role or progress towards ICAN/ANAN is an added advantage.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy and integrity.
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel; knowledge of accounting software is a plus.

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