Accountant at Xcene Research Limited

Xcene Research is a cutting-edge Contract Research Organization providing full-service support to pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies as well as academic institutions. We offer a range of services that help companies get their new products to market, with a specific focus on vaccines, neglected tropical diseases, rare diseases, metabolic diseases, oncology, neurology, hematology, cardiovascular and medical device in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

• In sustaining the vision of Xcene Research in the healthcare space, the Accountant is responsible for the general financial accounting activities of the organization, primarily interpreting accounting data and preparing journal entries.
• These activities also include general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, prepares annual statutory accounts and other compliance related activities, pays supplier invoices, collects remittances, reimburses travel/other expenses done on behalf of the company, revenue and asset accounting and reconciliation of accounts, and cost analyses.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide recommendations to improve existing processes and financial systems and suggest alternatives where appropriate.
• Participate in or manage Finance work efficiency-related projects as needed.
• Develop, implement and/or maintain one or more accounting modules (A/R, A/P, Fixed Assets, General Ledger).
• Manage the timely completion of detailed accounts reconciliation and follow-up/resolving open items for specified tasks.
• Maintain a solid working knowledge of technical accounting skills.
• Ensure that accounting records are thoroughly maintained in preparation for independent audits.
• Assist in the enhancement, development, and implementation of process initiatives related to month-end close, financial reporting, business operations and process improvement.
• Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results.
• Secure financial information by completing database backups.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Filing and remitting taxes and other financial obligations.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) level of qualification in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 0-1 year of experience with a thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles.

Skills:

• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting software.
• Ability to identify financial issues and execute mitigating actions.
• Good analytical and numeracy skills.
• Confidentiality.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.