Pharmacy Finance Manager at Castville Solutions

Castville Solutions is a recruitment and business solutions provider specializing in the healthcare sector. We focus on connecting healthcare facilities with highly skilled professionals, enabling efficient operations, and driving business growth. Our services extend to recruitment, Templates for process and operations management, SOP development, and healthcare-specific training, with a clear mission to transform the healthcare workforce and operations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pharmacy Finance Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Finance Manager to oversee the full spectrum of accounting, audit, and inventory control operations. The ideal candidate must be a Chartered Accountant (ICAN or ACCA) with strong financial management experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry.
• You will be responsible for ensuring financial integrity, statutory compliance, operational efficiency, and the implementation of sound internal control systems across all business units. This role requires a results-oriented professional with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting Functions:

• Manage and oversee all day-to-day accounting operations including bookkeeping, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely statutory remittances and compliance with tax regulations.l
• Develop and maintain financial reporting systems for management decision-making.
• Coordinate year-end closing and external audit processes.

Financial Planning & Analysis:

• Prepare and monitor budgets, cash flow projections, and financial forecasts.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Provide management with actionable financial insights to support strategic decisions.

Audit & Compliance:

• Lead internal and external audit processes across all business locations.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

Inventory & Cost Control:

• Supervise inventory audits and ensure accurate stock valuation and reporting.
• Conduct regular stock verification and reconcile physical vs. system stock variances.
• Implement efficient inventory management systems to minimize losses and optimize costs.
• Drive process improvements to enhance operational efficiency across departments.

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead and mentor junior accountants and audit staff across all business units.
• Foster a high-performance culture emphasizing accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and procurement teams to ensure financial discipline.

Requirements

• Professional Qualification: Chartered Accountant (ICAN or ACCA) — Mandatory
• Experience: 5–7 years of progressive experience in accounting, audit, or finance leadership roles.
• Industry Exposure: Must have prior experience in a pharmaceutical or healthcare organization.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and analytical capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Zoho, or any ERP system).
• Deep understanding of financial regulations, internal controls, and inventory management principles.

Salary
N500,000 - N650,000 / Month.

Application Closing Date
16th April, 2026.