Principal Accountant at Abuja Clinics

Job Summary

• Supervises accounting work such as the analysis, preparation, maintenance, or evaluation of financial records and reports in accordance with standard accounting principles; personally performs the more complex and difficult accounting analyses and reports; or directs the accounting activities of the hospital; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; fulfills affirmative action responsibilities; and does related work.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervises activities of subordinates; assigns work and evaluates performance.
• Plans, directs, organizes, and schedules the activities of a specialized accounting function or several accounting areas.
• Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of financial reports and reconciliation.
• Advises administrative management as to procedures concerning expenditures and other accounting practices.
• Prepares and/or directs the preparation of specialized or highly complex reports, statements, surveys or analysis for management.
• Maintains accounting and budget records.
• Recommends alternatives to management when accounting data indicates trends or situations requiring action to be taken beyond scope of responsibilities.
• Researches, analyzes, and uses independent judgment in a variety of daily and non-routine decisions affecting assigned function.
• Reviews statements of accounting information and other reports provided by the hospital's general ledger system.
• Provides technical advice and services to lower level accountants or other hospital staff with problems, complex issues or special projects.
• Researches and evaluates new or changed accounting principles and practices.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:

• B.Sc / HND in Accounting or Finance, Master of Science, MBA or a professional Accounting qualification with not more than 5 cognate post ICAN chartered experience.
• Minimum of 12 years post NYSC experience in an accounting/external audit role
• ICAN certification is a must.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge of accounting principles, theory and practices including governmental accounting.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of computerized accounting systems and applications
• Skill in performing detailed and complex numerical computations and reports.
• Skill in both verbal and written communication.