We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accountant to manage the hospital's financial records, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support the organization's financial operations.
- The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, experience in healthcare finance, and the ability to maintain compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting:
- Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, ledgers, and accounting documentation.
- Support the Head of Accounts in ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for and accurately recorded in the Company's financial records.
- Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and support periodic financial audits and reconciliations.
- Process and record daily financial transactions, including receipts, payments, and journal entries.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Reconcile bank statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounts.
- Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
Budgeting & Financial Control:
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets.
- Track expenditures and ensure adherence to approved budgets.
- Analyze financial data and provide recommendations for cost control and efficiency improvements.
- Monitor cash flow and support financial planning activities.
Revenue & Billing Management:
- Monitor hospital revenue, patient billing, insurance claims, and collections.
- Ensure that all payments received are appropriately receipted, documented, and reconciled in a timely manner.
- Monitor and verify that all revenue generated by the hospital is accurately captured and reflects the Company's actual earnings.
- Ensure that all funds received are correctly allocated and applied to the appropriate revenue source, cost center, or account.
- Assist in identifying and resolving discrepancies relating to receipts, payments, and revenue recognition.
Compliance & Audit:
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and hospital financial policies.
- Assist with internal and external audits by providing required documentation and reports.
- Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records for audit purposes.
- Support the implementation of internal controls to safeguard hospital assets.
Payroll & Vendor Management;
- Assist in payroll processing and ensure timely payment of salaries and statutory deductions.
- Process vendor invoices and ensure timely payments to suppliers and service providers.
- Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and inventory-related financial transactions.
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
- Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, ICAN, or equivalent is an added advantage.
Experience;
- 3-5 years' experience as an Accountant, preferably in a hospital, healthcare organization, or related industry.
- Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, and audit processes.
- Familiarity with healthcare billing systems and insurance claims management is an advantage.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Working Hours:
- The role requires work from Monday to Saturday, with Saturday being a half-day. All Public Holidays will also be observed as half-day working days.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: apply@alfred-victoria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.