Locum Finance Officer at NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre (NLCC)

NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre (NLCC) is a specialist cancer treatment facility located in Lagos State, Nigeria. At NLCC, we offer modern innovative therapies and have the largest, most experienced and skilled oncology workforce in Nigeria. Our team of medical experts, including Clinical and Radiation Oncologists, Medical Physicists, Radiotherapists, and Oncology nurses, are trained to offer comprehensive and compassionate care at every stage of the patient’s journey. We provide patients with a multidisciplinary team approach for the management of all types of cancers with state-of-the-art equipment for cancer treatments to post-treatment consultation and supportive therapies.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Locum Finance Officer

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract
Duration: 3 Months
Reports to: Finance Manager

Job Summary

• We are seeking a dedicated Locum Finance Officer to join our team in Lagos State, Nigeria, for a three-month contract.
• This role is designed to support our finance operations by ensuring accurate and compliant billing processes, contributing to a seamless finance function during the temporary leave of a full-time staff member.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payments through various channels (cash, online, etc.) and verify eligibility for HMO/Corporate patients.
• Prepare billing estimates and collect necessary information to calculate accurate bills receivable.
• Generate patient invoices by reviewing charts and clarifying services with physicians.
• Summarize billing data, including third-party accounts, pending charges, and trends.
• Verify accuracy of final bills and ensure proper data entry.
• Upload bills and claims online, issuing invoices as required.
• Maintain accurate patient and billing records, making adjustments as needed.
• Manage account balances, identify outstanding debts, and issue account statements.
• Follow up with patients on overdue payments and respond to billing inquiries.
• Update accounting records with payment, balance, and customer information.
• Assist customers with billing questions and handle complaints with professionalism.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the finance department.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Healthcare, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in billing and finance operations.
• Proven ability to prepare and analyze financial reports with attention to detail.
• Experience using billing and accounting software; proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and Sage 200 is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Adherence to confidentiality and legal guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate approach to patient interactions.

Application Closing Date
23rd December, 2024.