Head of Accounts - Health Focus

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced professional to join Uni-Medical Healthcare Ltd Nigeria as Head of Accounts. You will provide end-to-end operational leadership for Health Focus, playing a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and efficient financial operations.

As the direct operational lead for the finance teams of Health Focus, you will align strategies with the CFO and Managing Director while overseeing financial activities, preparing reports, managing budgets, and ensuring the company's financial health.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for Health Focus
• Supervise finance officers and accountants across Health Focus
• Oversee statutory audits, internal audits, and regulatory filings
• Review reconciled bank statements and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Monitor actual performance against budgets and analyse variances
• Maintain accurate general ledger integrity for Health Focus and related entities
• Monitor expenditures and perform variance analysis to provide actionable insights
• Oversee receivables, payables, inventory financing, and credit control
• Ensure timely filing of all tax obligations (CIT, VAT, WHT, PAYE, etc.)
• Update and maintain the Fixed Assets register and post depreciation/amortisation
• Develop rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and long-range financial models

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Professional certification required (ACA, ACCA, or CPA) and membership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria
• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience, preferably in the healthcare or medical sector
• Demonstrated experience in robust financial reporting, tax compliance, treasury management, and support for business growth

Location

Enugu, Nigeria