Head, Account / Financial Controller at Beaconhill Smile Clinic Limited

Beaconhill Smile Clinic is a leading and award winning dental care provider and Aesthetic Group in Nigeria, dedicated to offering high-quality dental services in a comfortable and welcoming environment. Our clinic prides itself on combining advanced technology with compassionate care to enhance our patients' smiles and overall oral health. It is also Africa's first 7-day dental practice.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Account / Financial Controller

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of Accounts / Financial Controller will be responsible for managing all financial and accounting functions within the dental clinic.
• This includes overseeing billing processes, insurance claims, cash flow management, budgeting, financial reporting, tax compliance, and supporting the clinic’s growth with strategic financial insight. 
• The ideal candidate should have strong healthcare or clinic experience and demonstrate sound knowledge of dental finance operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all accounting operations including patient billing, insurance claims, vendor payments, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure accuracy in dental service revenue recognition and oversee proper tracking of receivables.
• Generate and present timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to management.
• Manage budget planning and control expenditures to align with the clinic’s financial goals.
• Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds for operational needs.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws, NHIS, HMO remittances, and other statutory obligations.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory usage for dental consumables and supplies in collaboration with procurement.
• Establish and maintain internal control policies to safeguard assets and prevent financial irregularities.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and resolve audit queries efficiently.
• Work closely with operations and clinical management to support data-driven decision-making.
• Manage and mentor a small team of accounting or finance officers.

Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc. or HND in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, or CPA is required.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years’ experience in accounting or finance, preferably within a healthcare or clinic setting.
• Strong understanding of healthcare billing systems, HMO/NHIS processes, and insurance claim management.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Sage, QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of dental management systems (like Dentrix or Open Dental) is an advantage.
• Experience in managing clinic budgets, service pricing, and vendor reconciliation.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and analytical thinking.

Key Competencies:

• Financial reporting and budget planning
• Revenue and expense management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership and team management
• Time management and organizational skills
• Ethical conduct and confidentiality.

Application Closing Date
2nd June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@beaconhillsmile.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.