Accountant

Job title : Accountant

Reports To: Finance Manager

About the Role

• Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations and maintain accurate financial records.
• The successful candidate will support reconciliations, reporting, compliance, budget monitoring, and process improvement across the finance function.
• This role is ideal for an accounting professional who values accuracy, discipline, and timely reporting in a structured healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and the general ledger.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Perform monthly bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow and flag financial exceptions or irregularities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Support audit preparation and provide required documentation.
• Assist with tax compliance and statutory reporting.
• Recommend improvements to accounting processes and reporting routines.
• Work with other departments to improve financial discipline and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional accounting experience.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and good time management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Previous experience in a hospital, clinic, diagnostic centre, pharmacy, or healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with inventory controls, fixed asset tracking, or healthcare-related financial processes.