Accountant at Eye Foundation Hospital

The Eye foundation hospital was started in 1993 as a high tech specialist Eye hospital capable of providing services comparable to those obtainable abroad. It is the first and foremost indigenous eye practice in the country that runs a group practice with many sub specialized ophthalmologists.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ijebu Mushin, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Details

• Prepare Monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements
• Tracing of direct lodgment into the bank accounts and reconciliation with invoices and receipts raised.
• Raising of cheques for payment and daily banking operations.
• Preparation of Daily Bank Position Report.
• Preparation weekly schedule of all payables for approval and payment processing
• Prepare payment vouchers ensuring that transaction classifications are in appropriate headings
• Daily postings of all payment vouchers
• Maintain general ledger accounts for all assets, liabilities, income and expenses
• Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, amortizations, errors and variances.
• Perform accounting analysis for cash accruals, account payables, account receivables, reconciliations and foreign exchange.
• Reconcile Inter &/or intergroup account balances
• Provide appropriate accounting information on any customer accounts/ledger and balances whenever needed.
• Preparation and update of fixed assets register / schedule.
• Assist in detailing or resolving any accounting issues or queries of own Team
• Reconcile general ledger accounts with trial balance and revenue accounts with cash lodgment, receipt raise/issued and credit sales.
• Ensure that the accounting department adheres to the standard accounting principles and procedures of the company.
• Perform the end of the month account closing activities and report performance for the month.
• Review financial reports to identify and explain variances.
• Present monthly performance report at Management Team Meetings
• Adhere to standard accounting principles and company procedures.
• Follow documentation retention policy to maintain accounting files.
• Prepare a Step-by-Step listing of your work process; Please note that this is a critical function without which you will not qualify for any form of leave;
• Any other ad hoc duties as prescribed by the CFO or Head of Finance to assist in achieving Finance & Accounts Department and overall organizational objectives.

Job Specification

• B.Sc Accounting Only is required for this role
• Professional stage of ICAN is also required, Certified ICAN members will not be shortlisted.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in a similar role is required.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Application Closing Date
21st September, 2020.