Accountant (Pharmaceutical)
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QTR HR Services is recruiting an Accountant (Pharmaceutical) for a fast-growing pharmaceutical client in Amuwo, Lagos. The role focuses on cost accounting, inventory valuation, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and FP&A support within the pharmaceutical industry. This is a full-time position requiring strong accounting and compliance skills.
- Full-time role in Amuwo, Lagos
- Pharmaceutical industry accounting focus
- Cost accounting, inventory valuation, and GTN accounting
- Month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close responsibilities
- Tax, VAT, and import/export duty compliance
- FP&A and product margin profitability analysis
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Original source description
Job Title: Accountant (Pharmaceutical)
Accountant (Pharmaceutical) at QTR HR Services
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Sep 24, 2026, 12:06 PM
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Recruitment and HR Services - Our client is a reputable and fast-growing pharmaceutical company committed to improving healthcare delivery through quality drugs and medical products.
They are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Amuwo, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing timely financial information to support business decisions within the pharmaceutical industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Cost Accounting & Inventory Management:
- Inventory Valuation & Control: Oversee standard costing models, variance analysis (materials, labor, overhead), and manage adjustments for slow-moving, near-expiry, or damaged stock in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) guidelines.
- Rebate & Gross-to-Net (GTN) Accounting: Manage complex GTN revenue adjustments including distributor discounts, wholesaler chargebacks, returns, and volume rebates.
- Batch Costing & Yield Analysis: Track and analyze manufacturing costs for finished pharmaceutical products, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and packaging materials.
- Financial Reporting & Month-End Close:
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and complex accruals (e.g., clinical trials, R&D expenses, regulatory registration fees).
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, preparing accurate financial statements in accordance with IFRS or local GAAP.
- Manage variance reporting comparing actual financial performance against budgets and forecasts for management review.
- Statutory Compliance, Audit & Tax:
- Ensure strict adherence to internal controls, SOX (if applicable), and industry-specific financial regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors during annual audits.
- Oversee corporate tax compliance, Value Added Tax (VAT), withholding tax, and import/export duty documentation for pharmaceutical shipments.
- Financial Planing and Analysis (FP&A) Support:
- Analyze product margin profitability across therapeutic lines, distribution channels, and customer tiers.
- Collaborate with supply chain, plant operations, and commercial sales teams to prepare operational budgets and rolling forecasts.
- Evaluate capital expenditures (CapEx) for plant machinery, lab equipment, or facility upgrades.
Requirements
& Qualifications
Proficiency in accounting software: Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, or Navision. Advanced Excel is a must
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline ACA (Non-negotiable)
5-7years post-NYSC experience, with at least 3year in a pharmaceutical, FMCG, or manufacturing company
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail
ACCA, or ICAN qualification is an added advantage
Sound knowledge of IFRS, tax laws, and inventory costing methods
Salary: N500,000 - N650,000 per month.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
qtrhrservices@yahoo.com
using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Application
Deadline:
31st October, 2026.
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