Accountant
Job summary
The Accountant is responsible for managing the Hospital's day-to-day accounting function by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing timely management accounts, supporting statutory compliance, and ensuring that reliable financial information is available to Management for effective decision-making. The Accountant shall work closely with the Finance & Operations Manager. During the onboarding period, the successful candidate will receive structured technical mentoring from the Hospital's Finance, Tax & Compliance Consultant to support knowledge transfer and strengthen the Hospital's internal finance capacity.
Job descriptions & requirements
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting
- Maintain complete and accurate books of account.
- Record financial transactions promptly and accurately.
- Prepare bank, cash and other account reconciliations.
- Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documentation.
Financial Reporting
- Prepare monthly Management Accounts and supporting schedules.
- Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements.
- Prepare financial reports and analyses required by Management.
- Support annual audits and regulatory reviews.
Payroll & Statutory Compliance
- Prepare monthly payroll.
- Compute PAYE, SSNIT and other statutory deductions.
- Prepare statutory returns and supporting schedules.
- Ensure compliance with all statutory filing and payment deadlines.
Revenue, Payables & Receivables
- Reconcile revenue from all Hospital departments.
- Maintain accounts receivable and payable records.
- Monitor NHIA and corporate receivables.
- Prepare supplier payment schedules for approval.
Budgeting, Assets & Internal Controls
- Assist in budget preparation and expenditure monitoring.
- Maintain the Hospital's Fixed Asset Register.
- Participate in inventory counts and asset verification exercises.
- Ensure compliance with approved financial policies and internal controls.
- Report financial irregularities and recommend process improvements.
Other Responsibilities
- Support the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes.
- Implement recommendations from the Finance & Operations Manager and the Hospital's Finance, Tax &Compliance Consultant.
- Perform any other finance-related duties reasonably assigned by Management.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
- Professional Qualification: Progress towards ICA Ghana, ACCA, CIMA or CPA will be an added advantage.
Experience
- 2–3 years' practical accounting experience.
- Experience preparing management accounts.
- Experience with payroll administration and statutory compliance.
- Experience using accounting software.
- Experience in the healthcare sector will be an added advantage.
Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- High integrity and professionalism.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Sound judgement and problem-solving ability.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Key Performance Indicators
Performance shall be assessed against, among others:
- Timely preparation of monthly Management Accounts.
- Accuracy and completeness of accounting records.
- Timely bank and cash reconciliations.
- Payroll accuracy.
- Timely statutory filings and compliance.
- Effective management of receivables and payables.
- Compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
- Quality and timeliness of financial reporting.
Location: Accra
Salary: Attractive
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