Accountant - (Finance Department)

ROLE AND FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

Under the general direction of the Finance Manager, the Accountant has responsibility for ensuring that the National Health Fund’s Accounting Functions are operational. To achieve this, the incumbent shall:  

• Exercise responsibility over the maintenance of the Accounts Receivable Sub-ledgers, Inventory Module and General Ledger Accounts. 
• Financial reports are produced in accordance with regulatory framework and accounting standards. 
• Determine training and development needs of the accounting staff and make recommendations to the Finance Manager. 
• Assist in providing timely, accurate financial reports to Management and the Board.
• Perform duties in accordance with accounting policies and procedures manual. 

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• The National Fund Health Act. 
• The Financial Administration & Audit Act. 
• Financial accounting. 
• Basic management principles and practices. 
• Computerized financial accounting systems and spreadsheet applications. 
• Working knowledge in computerized inventory management system.  

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Degree in Accounting or Management or Level II ACCA.  
• Supervisory Management experience would be an asset. 
• Minimum of three (3) years accounting experience; experience in Pharmaceutical Warehousing would be an asset.  
• Must have working knowledge of Great Plains or any other accounting system.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.  

NB. We appreciate all responses, but only short listed candidates will be contacted.