Account Officer at Marigold Hospital and Critical Care Center

Position Overview

Marigold Hospital and Critical Care Center invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time Accounts Officer position based in Lagos, Nigeria. This is an on-site role with a rotating schedule of 2 mornings, 2 nights, and 2 days off per week.

The Accounts Officer is responsible for managing daily financial and accounting tasks to ensure accurate record-keeping, timely processing of financial transactions, and compliance with organizational policies and relevant regulations. The role supports the accounts department in maintaining financial integrity and providing accurate information for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate billing for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialist services
• Ensure compliance with insurance policies, health schemes, and regulatory requirements
• Collect patient payments via cash, card, and online transfer
• Process payments to suppliers for medical consumables, pharmaceuticals, equipment, and services
• Work with pharmacy and stores to track stock purchases, consumption, and valuation
• Monitor the accounting of drugs, medical supplies, and ward consumables
• Assist with payroll input, including shift allowances, locum staff, and overtime calculations
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for hospital management
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries for hospital operations
• Support internal and external audits, including compliance with health regulatory requirements

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; hospital or healthcare finance experience is highly preferred
• High numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, insurers, and clinical staff
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in accounting software and hospital information systems (such as EMR)
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)