Accountant

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The Accountant will manage day-to-day accounting functions for a hospital, including financial record keeping, reporting, payroll, and statutory compliance. The role requires a degree in Accounting or Finance, 2-3 years experience, and progress towards a professional qualification. Full-time position in Accra & Tema Region with mentoring provided.

• Structured technical mentoring from the Hospital's Finance, Tax & Compliance Consultant during onboarding
• Experience in the healthcare sector is an added advantage
• Progress towards ICA Ghana, ACCA, CIMA or CPA qualification preferred

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Find a Job + + + + Search Accountant Jobberman Third Party Accounting, Auditing & Finance 5 days ago Easy apply New Accra & Tema Region Full Time Healthcare Confidential Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Job summary The Accountant is responsible for managing the Hospital's day-to-day accounting function by maintaining accurate financial records, preparing timely management accounts, supporting statutory compliance, and ensuring that reliable financial information is available to Management for effective decision-making. The Accountant shall work closely with the Finance & Operations Manager. During the onboarding period, the successful candidate will receive structured technical mentoring from the Hospital's Finance, Tax & Compliance Consultant to support knowledge transfer and strengthen the Hospital's internal finance capacity. Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Ghana Job descriptions & requirements Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting Maintain complete and accurate books of account. Record financial transactions promptly and accurately. Prepare bank, cash and other account reconciliations. Maintain proper accounting records and supporting documentation. Financial Reporting Prepare monthly Management Accounts and supporting schedules. Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements. Prepare financial reports and analyses required by Management. Support annual audits and regulatory reviews. Payroll & Statutory Compliance Prepare monthly payroll. Compute PAYE, SSNIT and other statutory deductions. Prepare statutory returns and supporting schedules. Ensure compliance with all statutory filing and payment deadlines. Revenue, Payables & Receivables Reconcile revenue from all Hospital departments. Maintain accounts receivable and payable records. Monitor NHIA and corporate receivables. Prepare supplier payment schedules for approval. Budgeting, Assets & Internal Controls Assist in budget preparation and expenditure monitoring. Maintain the Hospital's Fixed Asset Register. Participate in inventory counts and asset verification exercises. Ensure compliance with approved financial policies and internal controls. Report financial irregularities and recommend process improvements. Other Responsibilities Support the continuous improvement of financial systems and processes. Implement recommendations from the Finance & Operations Manager and the Hospital's Finance, Tax &Compliance Consultant. Perform any other finance-related duties reasonably assigned by Management. Qualifications & Experience Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline. Professional Qualification: Progress towards ICA Ghana, ACCA, CIMA or CPA will be an added advantage. Experience 2–3 years' practical accounting experience. Experience preparing management accounts. Experience with payroll administration and statutory compliance. Experience using accounting software. Experience in the healthcare sector will be an added advantage. Competencies The successful candidate should demonstrate: High integrity and professionalism. Strong analytical and numerical skills. Excellent attention to detail. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Sound judgement and problem-solving ability. Commitment to continuous learning and professional development. Key Performance Indicators Performance shall be assessed against, among others: Timely preparation of monthly Management Accounts. Accuracy and completeness of accounting records. Timely bank and cash reconciliations. Payroll accuracy. Timely statutory filings and compliance. Effective management of receivables and payables. Compliance with internal controls and financial policies. Quality and timeliness of financial reporting. Location : Accra Salary : Attractive Log In and Apply Important safety tips Do not make any payment without confirming with the Jobberman Customer Support Team. If you think this advert is not genuine, please report it via the Report Job link below. Report Job Log in to apply now Continue with Google Continue with Linkedin Or continue with Forgot Password? Keep me logged in Log in Don't have an account? Sign Up to Apply Share link Share on WhatsApp Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via SMS Activate Notifications Stay productive - get the latest updates on Jobs & News Activate Deactivate Notifications Stop receiving the latest updates on Jobs & News Deactivate This action will pause all job alerts. Are you sure? 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