Accountant

Responsibilities:

Financial Operations & General Ledger:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Raise, verify, and process payment vouchers with strict adherence to internal control and approval workflows.
• Process provider/hospital claim payments and reconcile accounts with healthcare providers across the HMO’s nationwide network.
• Track and manage premium collections from individual and corporate enrollees.

Payroll Administration & Financial Reporting:

• Manage end-to-end payroll administration, ensuring accurate computation of salaries, bonuses, and deductions.
• Prepare and present the company's financial statements and financial position on short notice for leadership and investor review.
• Generate monthly budget variance reports, cash flow projections, and assist management in financial forecasting.
• Prepare comprehensive financial data and schedules for internal and external audits.

Compliance & Statutory Remittances:

• Ensure timely computation, filing, and remittance of statutory deductions linked to payroll and operations (PAYE, Pension, VAT, and Withholding Tax).
• Maintain strict compliance with local tax laws, IFRS standards, and NHIA regulatory frameworks.

Stakeholder Communication & Collaboration:

• Work closely as an active, cross-functional team member to support operational goals across Administration, Marketing, Underwriting, ICT, and Health Services departments.
• Liaise with healthcare providers regarding billing queries, claim settlements, and statement reconciliations.

Strategic Alignment & Enterprise Systems:

• Support the deployment, optimization, and daily data hygiene of the corporate ERP ecosystem.
• Work closely with executive leadership to optimize operational cash flow and financial efficiency.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or in-view / finalist stage) is required.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of cognate accounting experience, with at least 1–2 years in a healthcare, HMO, financial services, or structured startup environment.
• ERP & Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with modern ERP platforms and cloud accounting software (Sage 50, QuickBooks Online, SAP Business One, or Microsoft Dynamics 365) alongside advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Core Competencies: High level of integrity, analytical skills, extreme speed and accuracy under pressure, and a strong collaborative team mindset.

Benefits:

• HMO coverage
• Performance bonuses (Negotiable based on professional certifications).

Location: Abuja, Nigeria.

Remuneration: NGN 200,000 – 300,000