Job Objective/Purpose
The role holder will support the finance team by assisting in the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of budgets, generating accurate financial reports, and performing financial analysis to support decision-making. This role combines core accounting support with analytical responsibilities, ensuring financial data integrity, budget compliance, and timely reporting.
Main Responsibilities
Process and record financial transactions accurately in the accounting system.
Assist with accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance as needed.
Assist in the preparation and compilation of annual budgets, departmental budgets, and rolling forecasts.
Track and monitor actual expenditures against approved budgets, identifying variances and preparing explanations.
Support budget reviews, revisions, and re-forecasting processes throughout the year.
Maintain budget tracking spreadsheets and databases for accurate monitoring.Any other duties assigned by your supervisor
Prepare and assist in the compilation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including management accounts, variance reports, and performance summaries.
Generate standard and ad-hoc reports using accounting software and Excel (e.g., income statements, balance sheets support, cash flow updates).
Ensure timely and accurate submission of statutory and internal reports.
Reconcile financial data and resolve discrepancies in reports.
Perform basic financial analysis, including trend analysis, cost analysis, variance analysis, and profitability analysis.
Support the identification of cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements through data review.
Analyze financial data to provide insights on spending patterns, budget adherence, and financial performance.
Assist in preparing financial documentation for management review.
Collaborate with other departments to gather data for budgeting and reporting purposes.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, organizational policies, and relevant regulations (e.g., IFRS, tax laws)
Key Deliverables for this position
Accurate and timely posting of all Financial transactions.
Reconciliation of ledgers
Allocation of all payments received
Proper documentation and records maintenance.
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A Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution.
Professional certification such as CPA-from (Part 2) or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel( e.g PivotTables & PivotCharts and data analysis, macros etc)
At least 1-3 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in a medical or healthcare facility.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer focus