Account Officer

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates. Position Overview: - This role is responsible for day to day cash, income and petty expenses administration. - The role is also responsible for treatment and handling of vendor invoices for payments scheduling. - Also, other roles as may be assigned by the Head of Accounts/ Financial Controller/ Chief Financial Officer. Key Responsibilities: - Post customer payments by recording cash, cheque and credit/debit card transactions on the accounting software. - Maintain adequate record of all such cash, cheque and credit/debit card transactions for future reference - Manage an accurate and up to date hospital income record by sending and receiving bank cheques and documenting all relevant transactions. - Ensure proper and adequate record of hand over of cash, cheque and pos print outs - Prepare regular (weekly) cash flow report for management review when required. - Maintain confidentiality of all patients’ and hospital’s financial information. - Petty cash management and disbursement. - Issuance of receipt to patients for payments of services rendered by the organization. - Accurately credit client/patient accounts and debit the cash or cheque control account on the Accounting software. - Maintain confidentiality of all corporate documents in the accounts/cash office. - Record accounting transactions on the financial reporting software and carry out bank reconciliations. Key Result Areas (KRA) The key result areas of this role are: - Managing financial transactions - Tracking expenses - Financial reports are accurate and timely - Reconcile invoices and receipts Requirements: - Minimum academic qualification of an HND / B.Sc in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or any related Degree. - Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience. - Excellent customer service skills - Working knowledge of accounting and financial concepts and practices. - Full working Knowledge of the Microsoft office package is required especially with spreadsheet software (Excel). - Excellent communication and people management skills. - Exceptional oral, written and presentation skills are required for this role.