Accountant at BROOT Consulting

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Accountant to support day-to-day financial operations and maintain accurate financial records. The successful candidate will support reconciliations, reporting, compliance, budget monitoring, and process improvement across the finance function.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who values accuracy, discipline, and timely reporting in a structured healthcare setting.

Reports To: Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and the general ledger.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules.
• Perform monthly bank and ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow and flag financial exceptions or irregularities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
• Support audit preparation and provide required documentation.
• Assist with tax compliance and statutory reporting.
• Recommend improvements to accounting processes and reporting routines.
• Work with other departments to improve financial discipline and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ professional accounting experience.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, QuickBooks, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar systems.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving ability.
• High attention to detail and good time management.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ICAN, ACCA, CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification.
• Previous experience in a hospital, clinic, diagnostic centre, pharmacy, or healthcare setting.
• Familiarity with inventory controls, fixed asset tracking, or healthcare-related financial processes