Financial Accountant

Job Description

Financial Accountant

Company: Uni-Medical Healthcare Ltd. Nigeria
Location: Amuwo Odofin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About Uni-Medical Healthcare Ltd. Nigeria

Uni-Medical Healthcare Ltd. Nigeria is a subsidiary of Unigloves Singapore, a member of UG Healthcare Corporation, one of the world's leading manufacturers of disposable healthcare and industrial products.

Our manufacturing operations are based in Malaysia under N.S. UNI-Gloves, with marketing offices across Nigeria, Singapore, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany, China, Brazil, Australia, Canada, and Japan. We manufacture and distribute over 1.3 billion disposable gloves annually, serving the healthcare, food, automotive, janitorial, and care industries.

Our Nigerian Head Office is located in Amuwo Odofin Industrial Estate, Lagos, with additional marketing offices in Abuja, Asaba, and Enugu.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to oversee financial reporting, ensure regulatory compliance, and support effective financial management across the organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring budgets and costs, preparing statutory reports, and ensuring compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Nigerian tax regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile bank statements and promptly resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
• Monitor actual financial performance against budgets and analyze variances.
• Oversee accounts payable processes and prepare related reports.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and other applicable accounting standards.
• Monitor company expenditures and provide actionable financial insights through variance analysis.
• Review daily financial postings and reconcile major supplier accounts.
• Prepare and file statutory tax returns, including VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and Companies Income Tax (CIT), in compliance with Nigerian tax laws.
• Maintain the Fixed Assets Register and process depreciation and amortization entries.
• Monitor inventory costing and ensure accurate valuation of inventory.

Requirements

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CPA is mandatory.
• Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) is required.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Financial Accountant.
• Previous experience within the medical consumables, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical equipment industry is highly desirable.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Proactive, organized, and results-oriented approach.

Skills & Knowledge

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modelling.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and cost accounting.
• Excellent understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized healthcare manufacturing company.
• Exposure to international accounting standards and best practices.
• Career growth and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and performance-driven work environment.

Application Deadline

14 August 2026