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Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations of Synapse Services, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy.
• Provide managerial and oversight for all accounting functions
• Provide accurate, timely periodic financial statements of Synapse Services, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy Services to management
• Provide direction to all accounting staff under your supervision.
• Provide oversight of assets and finances of Synapse Services, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy
• Manages overall responsibility for accounting related information from Synapse Service, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy
• Oversight include monitoring purchases compared to the budget, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and capital expenditures/equipment.
• Reconciliation of all cash accounts and monitoring of cash receipts and disbursements.
• Evaluate performance and professional development of staff.
• Assist in the management of the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of Synapse Services, Reconnect HDI and Psych Pharmacy
• Make business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
• Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc.
• Supervises end-of-period processes and supports the analysis of the periodical business performance, budgets, and forecasts.
• Management and coordination of activities relating to Vendors/Procurement.
• Responsible for timely monthly, separate and consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting for submission to management
• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns.
• Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives
• Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries.
• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.
• Overseeing the Maintenance and reconciliation of Goods Receipts/ Invoice Receipt Account.
• Create and enhance financial policies and procedures across the accounting department as well as the wider Finance department.
• Ensures consistency in procedures and policies across the accounting department and that these policies are appropriately set for the achievement of the business’s overall goals and objectives.
• Leads compliance with the business’s internal corporate framework policies and finance manuals.
• Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
• Monthly evaluating of Unapplied Advance Payment to determine the risk level.
• Monitors expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances
• Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
• Develops reports on all accounting related matters inclusive of taxation matters. These reports accompany pro-active advice and recommendations on the business’s financial approaches from an accounting and taxation perspective.
• Formulate and oversee the implementation of the company’s accounting policies
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of the company’s records (e.g. Clients, Suppliers, Banks, Employees, Management, Government and its relevant agencies etc.)
• Perform any other duty assigned by the Medical Director

Education, Experience & Skills

• Minimum of MSc in Accounting
• First Degree must be in Accounting
• Certified member of ICAN/ACCA
• Minimum of 3- 4 years’ core experience in accounting/management account
• Excellent strategic planning skills
• Ability to work independently and highly meticulous.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Oracle Financials or any other financial software

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Job Description:

• Prepare financial statement and review same for compliance with IFRS
• Prepare management accounts and review same for compliance with GAAP and IFRS recognition criteria
• Prepare internal audit reports and document the results of audit work done in compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards
• Assist with value-for-money audits, monitoring discounts, client questionnaire feedback, asset maintenance schedule, etc.,
• Assist with ICT audits (including social media engagement, resolution of ICT
• issues, the safety of company-issued devices, etc.,)
• Assist with legal audits (including the filing of annual returns, holding of
• general meetings, legal cases, existing/new contracts)
• Assist with HR audits (including tracking of practicing licenses, attendance
• registers, tracking of attrition rate, disciplinary action, etc.,)
• Assist with finance audits including confirming that sales are banked appropriately, audit of payment vouchers to identify unauthorized payments/payments without appropriate back-up, payroll audit, monitoring statutory declarations/withholdings/payroll deductions (including VAT, PAYE, pension, WHT) for correct and timely remittances
• Review bank accounts reconciliation and detects any inconsistencies with the cash book
• Review intercompany reconciliation and detect inconsistencies with records maintained
• Accompany purchasers to market and carry out market research for the cost of items
• Count inventory (store items, foodstuff, medication & health products) on a monthly basis, trace actual quantity to the appropriate records and detect irregularities
• Count cash and trace to the cash book
• Carry out surprise checks (store items, food stuff, medication & health products)
• Review Fixed Assets Register for correctness and completeness and carry out surprise checks
• Review billing records and payment requests for accuracy
• Review in detail the policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization and test staff knowledge of same
• Test the effectiveness of existing internal controls and identify areas for improvement based on global best practice with consideration for how the organization operates
• Research existing/new accounting standards, policies and regulations and any change in legislation that may impact the organization
• Contribute in the year-end financial audit with the external auditor

Educational & Experience Requirement

• Degree in accountancy
• Student member (final stage) as at December 2021 or chartered member of ACCA or ICAN
• Minimum of 6-years’ experience in a full-time accounting role in a structured organization (including 1 year-experience in internal audit and 1 year managerial/supervisory experience)

Person Specifications

• Takes initiative to learn skills relevant to the job and improve quality of work done
• Very good at review (eye for detail)
• Acts in an ethical manner and can keep confidential information
• Can work in a very fast-paced environment
• Can complete multiple assignments and respects deadlines
• Can use MS-Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Outlook) and video conferencing applications (Skype, Zoom, Google Meet, MS-Teams)
• Report writing skills, good in written and spoken English
• Very organized and does not require too-much supervision/follow-up
• Must reside in Abuja (preferably within Kado, Utako, Jabi, Life Camp, Gwarinpa, Jahi, Katampe, Kubwa axis)