Objective
This position manages and controls the financial activities and operations of the medical centre under the supervision of the senior accountant. The accountant is responsible for ensuring that the clinic/ hospital have accurate financial records. They commonly work with clinic/ hospital administrators to ensure that the medical centre is following all relevant laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
- The main Accountant of the medical centre
- Managing the assigned medical centre’s accounting responsibilities
- Entering the incomes and expenses of the medical centre daily into the main accounting system per cost centre
- Preparing financial reports
- Oversee and manage external and internal expenses of the medical centre under strict guidance
- Ensuring that the financial records of the medical centre comply with financial regulations, laws, and policies
- Reviewing the medical centre’s financial records to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
- Reviewing invoices monthly to ensure that they have been sent and received
- Assist in developing and maintain advanced Excel spreadsheets for a variety of applications
- Preparation of reports and financial statements for the corporate office when requested
- Preparing financial documents, reports, and bills, approving and rejecting expenses in accordance with his/her limitation
- Maintaining and updating financial records
- Manages the integrity of the medical centre financial information
- takes a critical view of financial operations to identify if the financial system configuration is effective and appropriate to meet operational requirements
- Preparing financial analysis as requested by the Senior accountant
- The clinic accountant is responsible for ensuring all financial transactions are properly and accurately recorded in the financial system
- Any other tasks/duties and responsibilities entitled employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the job description, or in accordance with operational requirements
Key Requirements:
- Minimum of 3-5 or more years of previous work experience in another financial role, such as an Accountant
- A bachelor's degree in accounting is required, Additional qualifications might include an advanced degree (e.g., Masters in accounting, Masters in finance, Masters in a related Field)
- Must have experience with accounting software, statistical analysis tools, and other industry-specific applications
- Experience with (Microsoft Office – accounting software)
- Previous hospital/Clinic experience is preferred
- Language skills: Arabic, English. Kurdish is a plus
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with staff members
- In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards and industry legislation
- Display exemplary ethical behaviour when working with confidential financial documents
- Effective data trending, document control, and technical skills
- Awareness of the industry’s latest technology trends and applications
- Analytical skills
- Manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities
- Strong problem-solving, training, team-building, and mentoring abilities
- Ability to work with a team, autonomously and under pressure
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.