Assistant Manager, Finance & Accounts at Songhai Health Trust Limited - HMO

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager for our Finance & Accounts department. The successful candidate must have HMO industry experience and a strong background in financial management and accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare final accounts and maintain accurate general accounting records
• Prepare corporate budgets and periodic management accounts to support executive decision-making
• Maintain effective accounting systems, procedures, and controls to safeguard corporate financial assets
• Ensure corporate accounting practices comply with statutory requirements and professional accounting standards
• Initiate and actively participate in the computerization of accounting systems
• Monitor reconciliation of expenditures within profit and cost centers for budget review purposes
• Maintain healthy banking relationships and ensure timely, accurate reconciliation of transactions
• Ensure efficient processing of all accounting transactions with proper recording in cash books, journals, and ledger books
• Maintain liaison with Internal and External Auditors and address all audit queries, exception reports, and issues
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• First degree or equivalent qualification in Accounting or a related field
• Postgraduate qualification in Accounting or a related field
• Professional certification or membership with at least one of the following bodies: ICAN, ACCA, CPA, or CFA (mandatory)
• Minimum 5 years' post-NYSC experience with at least 4 years in a related accounting field
• HMO industry experience (required)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Word
• Strong knowledge of accounting software
• Financial management and analysis
• Audit coordination and compliance