Accountant

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