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Chief Accountant at St Helen’s Specialist Hospital and Medi-Care Centre Limited
St Helen’s specialist hospital and medi-care centre limited is a newly established healthcare facility with the state of the art medical equipment to revolutionize the healthcare delivery service in Nigeria.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Chief Accountant
Location: Benue
Reporting to: Chief Medical Director
Responsible for: Account Officer(s), Cashiers & Billing Officer(s)
Job Summary
- The Chief Accountant will provide financial & accounting services to the Organization in accordance to accepted financial regulations and accounting principles.
- The role is also responsible for ensuring the financial records of the Company are accurate and properly maintained and regular/periodic reports & returns prepared and submitted to the Chief Medical Director and the Board of Directors.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Administration / Management:
- Develop and manage financial systems, policies & processes in line with the OrganizationТs overall Vision,
- Mission and strategic objectives.
- Enforce financial strategies and regulations across the Organization.
- Provide strategic analysis and support the Chief Medical Director and Head, Business Operations in strategic planning & decision making for the Organization.
- Management and co-ordination of daily operations of the Accounts Department to support the achievement
- of overall departmental goals and objectives.
Funds Management:
- Monitor the working capital of the Company by efficient liquidity management.
- Participate in the negotiation and review of financing and investment terms, provide relevant inputs/recommendations to Executive Management and maintain relationships with investors and lenders on behalf of the Company.
- Monthly management and review of CompanyТs receivables.
- Supervise the preparation of weekly bank statement reconciliations before agreed cut-off date, clearing up any discrepancies with other accounts documents especially cash books.
- Daily payment initiation of all previously approved and processed bills and invoices within agreed timeframe( s).
Budgeting & Reporting:
- Collate, prepare and interpret reports, budgets, accounts and financial statements within the required time periods and in accordance with International financial reporting standards.
- Control income, cash flow and expenditure; prepare the cash flow forecast for the Company.
- Prepare & submit requisite reports e.g. financial statements to stakeholders and Board members within agreed time-frame(s).
- Answer/report to all audit queries and inquiries.
People Management:
- Provide appropriate coordination, delegation, coaching and support to the DepartmentТs personnel to ensure efficient service delivery.
- Work with HR to implement measures for skill improvement of team members in the Department.
- Prepare and effect all approved staff payments as and when due.
Miscellaneous:
- Keep abreast of new regulations or policies which may affect Company cash flows or financial activities, communicating same promptly to Executive Management as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned as by the Chief Medical Director or the Board of Directors.
Education, Qualifications & Experience
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution.
Post Graduate Studies:
- An MBA or Masters Degree in Accounting or Finance or related discipline is preferred.
Previous Experience:
- Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CFA or similar qualification will be considered a plus.
- Prior knowledge and experience in the medical field is a definite advantage.
- At least 7 years experience in a financial management supervisory role
- A solid understanding of financial reporting & accounting principles, organization, planning,
- records management and general administration.
- Working knowledge of statutory financial compliance legislation and regulations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, the internet and different accounting packages like QuickBooks
- Sage etc.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
[email protected] clearly indicating the "Job Title" as the subject of your mail.
