Finance Manager (Chartered Accountant) at Emel Hospitals Limited

Emel Hospital Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria is a multi-specialists’ hospital, situated at 21 Road, Z Close in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin Local Government Lagos, Nigeria. Emel Hospital is a purpose-built 44 bed hospital situated on a piece of land specially approved for its purpose by the Federal Housing Authority.

Emel Hospital was established in 1988 by Dr. Olufemi Mobolaji-Lawal, a consultant paediatrician. Dr. Mobolaji-Lawal trained as a doctor at the University College Hospital, Ibadan and as a paediatrician in the United Kingdom. Prior to setting Emel Hospital, he worked for some time as consultant paediatrician at Ikeja General Hospital (now Lagos State University Teaching Hospital), Lagos. He is the board chairman and his wife, Dr. (Mrs) Margaret Mobolaji-Lawal is a non-executive director.

The hospital was declared open on the 9th of December 1988 by the then Honorable Minister of Health of Nigeria, Prof. Olikoye Ransome-Kuti. It is the first private hospital in Lagos, Nigeria to be designated “Baby Friendly Hospital” by the Federal Ministry of Health in 1993. We are a well-recognized and foremost pediatric referral centre in Amuwo Odofin area and its environs, as well as providing general medical care and specialist services in obstetrics and gynaecology, internal medicine and various surgical specialities.

Our facility is fully computerized and staffed with professionals to deliver excellent primary medical and specialist's services. We actively promote excellence with a view to ensuring complete client satisfaction at all times.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Finance Manager (Chartered Accountant)

Location: Festac, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Director of Strategy & Innovation

Job Summary

• The Finance Manager will oversee the financial operations of the hospital, ensuring efficient financial management, regulatory compliance, and sustainability.
• The role requires a Chartered Accountant with strong corporate and healthcare finance experience, responsible for managing budgeting, revenue cycles (including NHIS, HMOs, and private billing), financial reporting, and strategic financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to management
• Develop and manage the hospital’s budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
• Oversee revenue cycle management, including NHIS, HMOs, retainerships, and private patient billing
• Monitor income streams and expenditure, ensuring optimal cost control and revenue optimization
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, tax laws, and financial standards
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and financial risk
• Supervise billing, collections, and reconciliation processes across departments
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and accountability
• Implement and enforce financial policies, controls, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Provide financial insights and advisory support for strategic decision-making and service expansion
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to improve financial efficiency and service delivery
• Oversee procurement financial processes, including vendor payments and cost evaluations

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA)– mandatory
• 7–10years’ experience, preferably in a hospital or healthcare environment, with at least 3-5years in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of hospital billing systems, NHIS, HMO processes, and healthcare financial operations
• Proficiency in accounting software, hospital management systems, and Microsoft Excel
• Sound understanding of financial regulations and compliance in healthcare
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Key Competencies:

• Healthcare Financial Management
• Revenue Cycle Management (NHIS/HMOs)
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Cost Control & Budgeting
• Leadership & Team Management
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Strategic Thinking & Decision Support.

Application Closing Date
31st March, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: b.fadipe@emelhospital.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.