Junior Accountant 

Job Description

Basic Purpose of the role

The Accountant is responsible to provide financial information to management by researching and analysing accounting data, preparing  and verifying finacial transaction reports. The Accountant shall ensure that the financial activities occur efficiently and effectively according to best international standards by following the facility’s approved  policies and procedures. 

Key responsibilities of the role

With the Finance Manager will be accountable for the formulation, development and implementation of effective analytical review of the Hospital’s financial performance and recommend proposed solutions as required

Assists in formulating and ensuring delivery of the Hospital corporate strategies and strategic plans.

Plan, assign and managing a team of accountants and junior accountants.

Actively participate and represent the Finance Department in various committees.

Work with the Finance Manager to develop the Finance service standards and ensure they are consistently met. Acting as a role model, they will deliver high operational performance standards by developing and supporting the Finance team.

Collaborates with all levels of interdisciplinary teams, executive officers and other stakeholders in the development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and services.
Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.

Document financial transactions by entering account information.

Recommends financial actions by analysing accounting options.

•Substantiates financial transactions by auditing documents.

Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable

Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results

Analyze financial information and summarise financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.

Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures

Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process

Provide input into department’s goal setting process

Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule

Assist with tax audits 

Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance

Support month-end and year-end close process

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Maintains financial security by following internal controls.

Prepares payments by verifying documentation, and requesting disbursements.

Answers accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations.

Complies with international and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
 

Other responsibilities

Evaluates factors related to safety, outcomes, effectiveness, cost and social impact when developing and implementing practice innovations.

Participates on various committees, related to Financial and organisational operation as requested.

Participates in projects, equipment, staff and policy decisions that affect staff care.

Manages the performance of self and others within the facility by setting developmental action plans/goals.

Continues personal professional development through training and continuing education.
 

Compliance guidelines

Responsible for operational implementation and for ensuring that practice is contemporary and meets international and UAE national guidelines.

The ability to demonstrate leadership, managerial ability, good interpersonal relationships, and the application of sound administrative principles.

Completes and maintains all regulatory requirements including: licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.

Demonstrate a high standard of active listening skills as well as other verbal and written communication skills.

Ensures all staff maintains confidentiality regarding staff/patient information.

Maintaining collaborative and effective relationships with other key management personnel and keeps abreast of significant economic, social and technical trends and regulatory guidelines, which may influence assigned functions/services and/or the facility.

Functions as a resource to all Staff and acts as liaison with other disciplines and departments.

Maintain a positive work environment for staff and promote team efforts, promote and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff.

Adheres to the policies of Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Control Guidelines in all work practices.
Establish and maintain professional interpersonal relationships – Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

Emotionally self-aware, practice self-control, able to empathetically interact and understand the team and their needs and demonstrates effective management of relations to ensure team success and better patient care outcomes.

Acts as a professional role model and resource person.

Qualifications, Certifications and Experience

BS/MS degree in Finance or Accounting

CFA/CPA or similar will be considered 

MS in Business Administration is advantageous.

Competent computer skills.
Knowledge of Finance systems and databases.
Minimum of 2 years professional Finance experience within  a major healthcare company or division of a large healthcare corporation.
International accreditation experience.
Financial Auditing Experience is Advantageous.
Experience within accounting and valuation of hospital inventory is advantageous.

The ability to influence and implement change.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to work independently and collaboratively with others.
Organized and able to work methodically.
Able to relate to people from different cultural backgrounds.
Fluent in both written and spoken English.
Proficiency in MS Excel (vlookups, pivot tables, formulas)
Proficiency in in financial databases (SQL SAS, VB, etc.) is advantageous
Proven analytical skills, spreadsheet modeling and database development is advantageous.

Physical requirements

Typical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, extensive sitting and walking, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout the facility and lift up to 13 kgs.