Senior Accountant

Human Capital Partners - Our client, a Pharmaceutical Company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The Senior Accountantis responsible for managing the organization’s financial resources, ensuring optimal liquidity, effective cash flow management, and minimizing financial risk. The role oversees banking relationships, funding strategies, and compliance with financial policies to support business operations and growth.

Responsibilities

Cash Flow & Liquidity Management: Monitor daily cash positions and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs Prepare and manage short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts Optimize cash utilization across the organization Banking & Relationship Management: Manage relationships with banks and other financial institutions Negotiate banking facilities, loan terms, and service agreements Oversee all banking transactions and ensure accuracy Payments & Collections Oversight: Supervise all payments (vendors, salaries, statutory obligations) Ensure timely collections and proper cash application Maintain strong internal controls over disbursements Financial Risk Management: Identify and manage financial risks including liquidity, interest rate, and foreign exchange risks Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements Funding & Investment: Develop and implement funding strategies for working capital and capital projects Evaluate investment opportunities for surplus funds Monitor loan repayments and debt obligations Treasury Operations & Controls: Establish and enforce treasury policies, procedures, and controls Ensure proper documentation and audit trails for all treasury activities Support internal and external audit processes Reporting & Analysis: Prepare treasury reports including cash position, forecasts, and risk exposure Provide insights to management for strategic decision-making Support financial planning and budgeting processes Team Leadership: Supervise and develop treasury staff Ensure high performance and continuous improvement within the team

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is required 7–10 years’ experience in treasury or finance roles Experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment is compulsory. Salary N500,000 monthly