Locum Finance Officer at NSIA-LUTH Cancer Center (NLCC)

Role Description:

NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre is seeking a dedicated Locum Finance Officer to join our team in Lagos State, Nigeria, for a three-month contract. This role is designed to support our finance operations by ensuring accurate and compliant billing processes, contributing to a seamless finance function during the temporary leave of a full-time staff member.

Reports To: Finance Manager
Work Structure: Short-Term/Locum (3 Months, Full-Time)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Healthcare, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payments through various channels (cash, online, etc.) and verify eligibility for HMO/Corporate patients.
• Prepare billing estimates and collect necessary information to calculate accurate bills receivable.
• Generate patient invoices by reviewing charts and clarifying services with physicians.
• Summarize billing data, including third-party accounts, pending charges, and trends.
• Verify accuracy of final bills and ensure proper data entry.
• Upload bills and claims online, issuing invoices as required.
• Maintain accurate patient and billing records, making adjustments as needed.
• Manage account balances, identify outstanding debts, and issue account statements.
• Follow up with patients on overdue payments and respond to billing inquiries.
• Update accounting records with payment, balance, and customer information.
• Assist customers with billing questions and handle complaints with professionalism.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the finance department.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in billing and finance operations.
• Proven ability to prepare and analyze financial reports with attention to detail.
• Experience using billing and accounting software; proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and Sage 200 is preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Customer service experience is a plus.
• Adherence to confidentiality and legal guidelines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate approach to patient interactions.