Account Officer

This position offers a great opportunity for career growth. Key Job Responsibilities - Referral Partner Management:Maintain and update records of referral doctors, clinics, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs). - Commission/Incentive Processing:Calculate, verify, and process payments (commissions or referral fees) to referring practitioners and institutions. - Accounts Receivable & Invoicing:Manage invoices for referred patients, ensuring accurate billing and following up on outstanding payments from partners. - Database Maintenance:Maintain accurate and up-to-date databases (CRM) of all referral sources, including tracking patient volume from each source. - Reconciliation & Reporting:Reconcile referral account transactions with the general ledger and prepare weekly/monthly reports on referral trends and revenue. - Stakeholder Liaison:Act as the primary contact for inquiries from referral partners regarding billing, patient status, or payment queries. - Support Marketing Activities:Collaborate with the marketing department to track the success of promotional events or campaigns targeted at referring physicians. Key Requirements & Qualifications - Education: BSc/HND in Accounting, Finance. - Experience: 1 – 3 years of experience as an Account Officer, with a preference for experience in a healthcare or hospital setting. - Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills to interpret referral data and manage complex financial records. - Software Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) and accounting software like SAP, Sage 50 (Peachtree), QuickBooks, or hospital information systems (HIS). - Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication skills to build and maintain relationships with external doctors and partners. - Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to recording data to ensure accuracy in invoicing and payments. - Proactive Attitude: Ability to work with little supervision in a fast-paced environment.