Job Summary

The Hospital Accountant is responsible for managing the hospital’s financial records, transactions, reporting, budgeting, and financial controls. The role ensures that all income and expenditure are accurately recorded and that the hospital complies with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and internal financial policies.

Job Details

•    Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records and financial ledgers.
•    Record and reconcile daily hospital income, including cash, bank, insurance, corporate, and patient payments.
•    Monitor patient billing, receivables, outstanding balances, and collections.
•    Verify invoices, payment requests, purchase orders, and supporting documentation.
•    Process supplier and other operational payments in accordance with approved procedures.
•    Prepare bank, cash, debtor, creditor, and other account reconciliations.
•    Monitor hospital expenses and ensure expenditure is properly authorized and supported.
•    Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
•    Assist in preparation and monitoring of departmental and hospital budgets.
•    Track and account for medical supplies, medicines, equipment, and other hospital inventories where applicable.
•    Maintain proper records of fixed assets and assist with asset verification.
•    Support payroll accounting and ensure payroll-related transactions are properly recorded.
•    Prepare and submit statutory tax returns and other financial reports as required.
•    Assist internal and external auditors by providing accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
•    Identify financial discrepancies, investigate variances, and recommend corrective actions.
•    Maintain effective financial controls to minimize errors, fraud, and financial losses.
•    Ensure confidentiality and proper safeguarding of financial and patient-related information.
•    Perform other accounting and financial duties assigned by management

Requirements

•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
•    Professional accounting qualification or progress toward one, such as ACCA, CPA, or equivalent, is an added advantage.
•    Previous experience in hospital, healthcare, clinic, or service-sector accounting is preferred.
•    Good knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
•    Familiarity with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
•    Knowledge of healthcare billing, insurance claims, and patient receivables is an advantage.

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