Account Officer at Marigold Hospital and Critical Care Center

Role Description

• This is a full-time (2 Mornings, 2 Nights, 2 days off) on-site role for an Accounts Officer located in Lagos.
• The Accounts Officer is responsible for managing daily financial and accounting tasks to ensure accurate record-keeping, timely processing of financial transactions, and compliance with organizational policies and relevant regulations.
• The role supports the accounts department in maintaining financial integrity and providing accurate information for decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate billing for inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialist services.
• Ensure compliance with insurance policies, health schemes, and regulatory requirements.
• Collect patient payments (cash, card, online transfer).
• Process payments to suppliers for medical consumables, pharmaceuticals, equipment, and services.
• Work with pharmacy and stores to track stock purchases, consumption, and valuation.
• Monitor the accounting of drugs, medical supplies, and ward consumables.
• Assist with payroll input, especially for shift allowances, locum staff, and overtime.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for hospital management.
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries for hospital operations.
• Support internal and external audits, including compliance with health regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 1–3 years of accounting experience; hospital or healthcare finance experience is highly preferred.
• High numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for interacting with patients, insurers, and clinical staff.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and hospital information systems, such as: EMR
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).