Job description

Job Summary

• Responsible for managing the company’s financial operations, accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial controls.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting, strong cash-flow management, and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Support management with financial analysis and business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting and finance operations.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Manage cash flow, working capital, collections, and supplier payments.
• Monitor sales, margins, expenses, inventory, and profitability.
• Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial KPIs.
• Control inventory valuation, stock movements, and slow/expired stock.
• Coordinate with auditors, banks, suppliers, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely tax/VAT compliance and statutory reporting, as applicable.
• Establish and maintain effective financial controls and procedures.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve overall financial efficiency.
• Provide management with financial analysis, business insights, and recommendations.
• Supervise and develop the finance/accounting team.
• Ensure accurate and timely data in ERP/accounting systems.

Industry-Specific Experience

• Experience in pharmaceutical distribution, medical supplies, pharmacy, healthcare, or retail is preferred.
• Good understanding of inventory-heavy businesses, product margins, credit control, supplier management, and working capital.
• Experience handling high-volume transactions and multiple branches/outlets is an advantage.

Skills

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• 7–10 years of relevant finance/accounting experience, preferably with managerial experience.
• Experience in pharma, healthcare, distribution, or retail preferred.
• Professional qualification such as CA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.