Accountant

Job Summary

• The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, monitoring revenue and expenditure, preparing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with the hospital’s financial policies and applicable statutory requirements.
• The successful candidate must be trustworthy, detail-oriented, competent in accounting software, and capable of meeting reporting deadlines with minimal supervision.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting:

• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial reports.
• Prepare monthly income statements, expense reports, and other management accounts.
• Submit monthly financial reports to management within the stipulated deadline.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.

Revenue and Payment Management:

• Monitor patient payments, HMO receipts, POS transactions, bank transfers, and other revenue sources.
• Reconcile daily hospital revenue against patient billing records and payment channels.
• Monitor outstanding HMO claims and follow up on payments with the relevant departments.
• Ensure all income is properly recorded and accounted for.

Expense and Cash Management:

• Monitor hospital expenditure and verify supporting documents before processing payments.
• Maintain petty cash records and prepare periodic reconciliations.
• Track departmental spending against approved budgets.
• Ensure all payments are properly authorised and documented.

Bank and Account Reconciliation:

• Perform regular bank, POS, cash, and ledger reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable and receivable records.

Payroll and Statutory Compliance:

• Assist with payroll preparation and reconciliation.
• Maintain records for applicable taxes, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions.
• Support timely filing and remittance of applicable statutory obligations.

Internal Control and Audit:

• Ensure compliance with hospital financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper filing of receipts, invoices, vouchers, and other financial documents.
• Identify and report unusual transactions, financial discrepancies, and control weaknesses.
• * Assist with internal and external audits.

Budgeting and Financial Advisory:

• Assist management in preparing annual budgets and cash-flow forecasts.
• Analyse revenue, costs, and financial performance.
• Recommend measures to control costs, improve collections, and increase profitability.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Accountant will be evaluated based on:

• Timely submission of monthly financial reports.
• Accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Timely reconciliation of daily revenue and bank transactions.
• Prompt identification and resolution of financial discrepancies.
• Accuracy of expense documentation and payment records.
• Timely preparation of payroll and statutory schedules.
• Compliance with internal financial controls and management directives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification, such as ICAN or ACCA, is an advantage.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience; healthcare or hospital experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Knowledge of bank reconciliation, financial reporting, payroll, and basic tax compliance.
• Strong numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and work with minimal supervision.
• High integrity, confidentiality, accountability, and professional ethics.

Personal Attributes:

• Honest, dependable, and financially responsible.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Able to work effectively with the Business Manager, front desk, pharmacy, laboratory, HMO desk, and other departments.
• Willing to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and deliver results.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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