ACCOUNT OFFICER JOB AT KAAF SPECIALIST HOSPITAL | ACCOUNTING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

KAAF Specialist Hospital is a highly ethical organization, providing Obstetric and Gynaecological, Paediatric, and other healthcare services, with a commitment to excellence and integrity. We are on amission to provide qualitative, innovative, and integrated services for women and children, using state of the art equipment and motivated personnel to exceed our clientele’s expectation at affordable prices.

Job Description:

HMO Claims & Receivables Management

• Liaison & Recovery: Serve as the primary point of contact for HMO partners, driving the prompt and accurate settlement of all hospital claims.

• Claims Reconciliation: Manage and reconcile HMO receivables, identifying discrepancies in billing and ensuring all services rendered are correctly captured and paid.

• Aging Analysis: Monitor the HMO debt profile and provide regular reports on outstanding payments to management.

Financial Accounting & Operations

• Journal Entries: Post standard and adjusting journal entries into the accounting system with high precision.

• Bank & Payable Reconciliations: Perform daily/monthly reconciliation of bank activities and payables to ensure the integrity of financial data.

• Transaction Monitoring: Maintain a rigorous watch over all financial transactions to detect and prevent leakages.

Audit, Budgeting & Reporting

• Audit Support: Actively participate in internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and schedules.

• Budgetary Assistance: Support the Finance Manager in preparing departmental budgets and monitoring variance.

• ERP Management: Utilize Sage ERP (or similar software) to maintain accurate financial records and generate management reports.

Requirements:

• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of financial regulations and healthcare-specific accounting processes.

• Analytical Prowess: Ability to spot trends and errors in large datasets (claims lists).

• Communication: Outstanding ability to negotiate and communicate effectively with HMO representatives and internal medical staff.

• Time Management: Ability to meet strict deadlines for monthly closings and statutory filings.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting or Finance.

• Experience: 2–3 years of experience in a similar role.

• Sector Expertise: Essential: Proven experience in HMO claims management and reconciliation within a hospital or healthcare setting.

• Software Proficiency: Mastery of Microsoft Excel and experience with at least one accounting software (Preference for Sage ERP).

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: kaafmlmclagos@outlook.com using “Accounts Officer” as the subject of the email.