Head Accountant / Administrative Officer at a 35-bedded Private Hospital - Anyigba, Kogi State

A 35-bedded Private Hospital in Kogi State is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head Accountant / Administrative Officer

Location: Anyigba, Kogi
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to fill the position of Head Accountant/Administrative Officer at our private hospital in Anyigba, Kogi State.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing both the financial operations and administrative functions of the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all financial activities of the hospital, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Supervise the administrative staff and oversee the day-to-day operations of the hospital.
• Coordinate with department heads to optimize operational efficiency and quality of service delivery.
• Implement policies and procedures to improve administrative processes and patient care.
• Provide strategic guidance to the management team on financial and operational matters.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• Proven experience as an accountant in a hospital or healthcare setting.
• Strong understanding of healthcare finance and reimbursement processes.
• Excellent leadership and management skills.
• Must have worked in a Health Facility as an Accountant.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional certification in Accounting (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA).
• Certification in Healthcare Management or Administration.
• Experience with healthcare information systems (HIS) or electronic medical records (EMR) software.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the healthcare industry.

Skill Set:

• Accounting Expertise especially in Billing
• Financial Management
• Leadership Skills
• Regulatory Compliance
• IT Proficiency
• Communication Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Ethical Integrity
• Interpersonal Skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Temporary Accommodation provided for candidates relocating from outside Kogi State.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on healthcare delivery in the community.

Application Closing Date
29th May, 2024.