Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

To independently manage core cluster finance functions including closing, MIS, operational finance, and stakeholder coordination, while driving accuracy, insights, and process efficiency. Acts as a bridge between business, finance manager, and shared services.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Closing & Control

  • Lead monthly book closing activities for the cluster.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of financials by coordinating with Shared Services (GL team).
  • Review accruals, provisions, and adjustments before finalization.
  • Monitor closing timelines and escalate delays proactively.

2. MIS & Financial Reporting

  • Prepare and review monthly MIS packs with detailed variance analysis.
  • Deliver meaningful financial commentary on:
    • Revenue trends (hospital & clinic level)
    • Cost drivers and margin movements
  • Support Finance Manager with management reports and presentations.

3. Planning & Forecasting

  • Actively support:
    • Budget preparation
    • Rolling forecasts
    • Business plans
  • Develop financial models and run scenario analysis.
  • Validate assumptions with business stakeholders.

4. Operational Finance (Core Responsibility)

  • Oversee and validate:
    • CBD / departmental profitability reports
    • Doctors’ revenue share computations
  • Ensure compliance with contracts and revenue-sharing structures.
  • Analyze unit economics across hospitals and clinics.

5. Business Partnering

  • Work closely with operations to:
    • Monitor financial performance
    • Identify cost-saving opportunities
  • Provide insights to improve revenue and efficiency.

6. Process Improvement & Automation

  • Design advanced Excel-based tools, dashboards, and macros.
  • Drive automation in:
    • MIS preparation
    • Revenue calculations
    • Tracking mechanisms
  • Standardize templates across the cluster.

7. Shared Services Coordination

  • Act as the primary point of escalation for GL and accounting issues.
  • Ensure timely resolution of:
    • Incorrect postings
    • Reconciliation differences
    • Intercompany issues

8. Ad-hoc Analysis & Projects

  • Perform complex financial analysis for decision-making.
  • Support strategic initiatives and finance transformation projects.

Qualifications

Experience & Qualification

  • 4–7 years of experience in finance (FP&A / business finance preferred)
  • Experience in healthcare / multi-site operations is a strong advantage