Chief Accountant Job 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.

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.

 

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.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers.sthelens@gmail.com clearly indicating the “Job Title” as the subject of your mail.