We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Finance Executive to join the Finance Department of an established company operating within the pharmaceutical industry.

The successful candidate will support the company’s day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and effective management of accounts payable and receivable. This position is ideal for a finance professional who is analytical, organised, and comfortable working in a structured and fast-paced corporate environment.

Main Responsabilities:

Update and monitor bookkeeping transactions in a high-volume environment.
Maintain the debtors’ ledger, including timely collection of receivables, monitoring bank receipts, and posting payments.
Maintain the creditors’ ledger, review reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and finalise monthly payment runs.
Process payments accurately through the company’s banking platform.
Maintain and update the fixed assets register.
Maintain an accurate and organised financial filing and documentation system.
Assist with the preparation of accruals and prepayments.
Prepare trial balances, including reconciliation of accrual and control accounts.
Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and periodic financial analysis for stakeholders within agreed deadlines.
Support the implementation and evaluation of new IT and finance-related initiatives.
Assist with the preparation of VAT Recapitulative Statements, VAT Returns, and NSO surveys.
Support the Finance Department during interim and annual audits.
Ensure financial records and documentation are maintained accurately and in line with internal procedures.
Carry out additional finance and office-related duties as requested by management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, and/or an ACCA qualification.
2–5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
Proven experience in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
Proficiency in accounting software.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, financial models, and data analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strategic thinking with the ability to use financial information to support business decision-making.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to work effectively within deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Ideal candidate

The ideal candidate will be a proactive and reliable finance professional with strong analytical capabilities and excellent attention to detail. The individual should be comfortable working within a structured pharmaceutical corporate environment and capable of supporting both daily financial operations and management reporting.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to further develop their career within the pharmaceutical sector.

Finance Executive – Pharmaceutical Industry

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