Accountant Payables at Savannah Healthcare

SHL/HRD/01/06/23

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The job holder will be responsible in processing, tracking, and recording payments in an accurate, efficient, and timely manner in line with the established guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participating in development, review and implementation of the payable policies and procedures in line with best practices and industry trends;
• Supporting in optimizing financial transactions and systems by performing reconciliation of payments and customer accounts;
• Gathering and verifying invoices for appropriate documentation prior to payment;
• Calculating, post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records, and provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization;
• Maintaining copies of invoices or correspondence necessary for files;
• Clarifying any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures, obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments;
• Preparing payment vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures;
• Ensuring transactions are captured in journals, ledgers and other records, reconcile accounts payable transactions and prepare analysis of accounts;
• Preparing analysis of accounts, monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date and research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues;
• Producing monthly reports, assist with month end closing, provide supporting documentation for audits and maintain accurate historical records;
• Ensuring proper filling and archiving of documents for easier retrieval
• Assist in payroll preparations and remittance of all taxes and other statutory deductions as required by the country’s legislations;
• Any other responsibility assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time. Knowledge, experience and qualifications required:

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or other business-related fields from a recognized institution.
• Must be a qualified accountant with relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounting. Technical & Behavioral competencies
• Excellent grasp of Financial and Management Accounting; Taxation and relevant legislation.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Preparation of Financial Statements.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulations related to the health care sector.
• Sound knowledge of macroeconomic and microeconomic environment.
• Working knowledge of financial information management system
• Communication skills including presentation and facilitation skills
• Analytical skills
• Integrity
• Ability to work under minimal supervision;
• Problem solving skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work under pressure
• Accountability