Senior Accountant Job in Nigeria - Human Capital Partners

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 Accountant is 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

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: victor.hussain@hcp-ng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.