Account Officer

About the role

StreSERT Integrated Limited (SIL) is hiring an Account Officer in Lagos (Marina) to handle the day-to-day accounting and financial administration of its clinic. The role covers recording transactions, reconciling accounts, managing patient and supplier payments and preparing reports for management.

Key responsibilities

• Record and organise daily financial transactions, including patient payments, supplier invoices and operating expenses.
• Reconcile cash, bank, transfer and point-of-sale transactions against receipts and clinic records.
• Prepare and maintain accurate ledgers, payment records and supporting documentation.
• Monitor patient accounts, outstanding balances and insurance or third-party claims, following up professionally on overdue payments.
• Process supplier invoices and prepare payments for approval in line with clinic procedures.
• Support payroll preparation and maintain staff payment records.
• Assist with monthly and annual budgets, cash-flow tracking and expense monitoring.
• Prepare periodic financial reports for management, including income, expenses, receivables and payables.
• Maintain records for audits, tax filings and statutory reporting, working with external accountants or advisers as needed.
• Protect financial and patient information and follow confidentiality and internal-control procedures.
• Identify discrepancies, report them promptly and recommend practical improvements to financial processes.

Required profile

• HND in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant accounting or finance experience; healthcare, dental or service business experience is an advantage.
• Membership of, or progress toward membership in, a recognised accounting body is an advantage.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software; cloud-based accounting tools are an advantage.
• High accuracy, integrity and attention to detail, good numerical and analytical skills, and ability to meet deadlines and work independently.