Accountant

Eye Foundation Hospital (Operated by Summit Healthcare Hospital Ltd) is the leading eye care hospital in Nigeria with a vision to eliminate avoidable blindness in Nigeria and Africa. For over three decades, we have been at the forefront of delivering excellent and quality eye care through a network of primary, secondary, and tertiary eye care centers across Nigeria. We are a one-stop-shop for eye care with a wide range of comprehensive services of international standards offered by well-trained professionals with state-of-the-art equipment and environment. Renowned for our unwavering dedication and commitment to quality, we take pride in our esteemed reputation as a trusted and reputable healthcare institution.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Accountant

Location: Ikeja, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Reports To: Chief Finance Officer

Job Objectives

This role requires a thorough and deep understanding of basic accounting principles.

The ideal candidate must have good communication skills, be a self-starter and team player, and have outstanding mathematical capabilities.

Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and bookkeeping procedures.

In-depth and broad information about patterns of preparation of balance sheets, profit or loss, maintaining general ledgers, Invoicing, and reconciling account statements.

Job Description

Prepare Monthly Bank Reconciliation Statements

Preparation of daily bank position reports.

Preparation of weekly schedule of all payables for approval and payment processing

Prepare payment vouchers, ensuring that transaction classifications are appropriate headings

Daily posting of all payment vouchers

Maintain general ledger accounts for all assets, liabilities, income, and expenses

Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and amortizations.

Perform accounting analysis for cash, accruals, account payables, account receivables, reconciliations, and foreign exchange.

Reconcile Inter &/or intergroup account balances

Provide appropriate accounting information on any customer accounts/ledger and balances whenever needed.

Preparation and update of fixed assets register / schedule.

Reconcile general ledger accounts with the trial balance and revenue accounts with cash lodgments, receipt raise/issued, and credit sales.

Perform the end-of-month account closing activities and report performance for the month.

Review financial reports to identify and explain variances.

Present monthly performance reports at Management Team Meetings

Adhere to standard accounting principles and company procedures.

Follow the documentation retention policy to maintain accounting files.

Any other ad hoc duties as prescribed by the CFO or Head of Finance to assist in achieving the Finance & Accounts Department and overall organizational objectives.

Qualifications

B.Sc / HND in Accounting

ICAN or ACA will be an added advantage

A minimum of 5years of work experience in a similar role is required.

Skills and Competencies:

Analytical skills

Detail-oriented and organized

Computer skills

Strong Numerical Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Problem-solving skills.