Chief Accountant at St Helen’s Specialist Hospital and Medi-care 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.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.