Accountant at a Pharmaceutical Company - Human Capital Partners (HCP)

Human Capital Partners (HCP) - Our client, a Pharmaceutical company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Treasury Manager 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

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fields
• Professional certification (e.g., ICAN, ACCA) is required
• Minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in treasury or finance roles
• Experience in a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment is compulsory

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: victor.hussain@hcp-ng.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.