Accounts Officer at NewGate Hospital

About the Role

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Accounts Officer at NewGate Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate back office responsibilities in a responsible and reliable manner
• Effectively coordinate the Accounts Department to ensure seamless flow of operations and generate relevant, timely information for company decision-making
• Ensure adequate record keeping with an efficient filing system, maintain bookkeeping, and post transactions on a daily basis
• Maintain all relevant ledger accounts
• Perform banking liaison functions including daily banking of all instruments received
• Conduct daily reconciliation of all accounts
• Generate weekly and monthly bank reconciliation statements
• Ensure daily financial transactions are posted accurately
• Review procedural and document flow charts relating to unit operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, and streamline work processes
• Liaise with the company's auditors regarding the company's annual audit
• Provide general accounting information for back office operations
• Complete other assignments as assigned by the CEO/Managing Director

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Management Science, Social Science, Accounting, Economics, or Finance
• Minimum 3 years of cognate accounting experience
• Professional qualification: ACA/ACCA is compulsory; other qualifications such as ACS, ACTI, or CFA are advantageous
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; familiarity with accounting software (e.g., Tally) is advantageous
• Residence within proximity to Ikorodu is an advantage

Required Skills and Attributes

• Negotiation ability
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Leadership capability
• Integrity and ethical judgment
• Team spirit and ability to influence others positively
• IT proficiency