Accountant

Job Description

·        Assists in the accurate and timely preparation of the monthly payroll.

·        Inputs payroll actions including new hires, changes, benefits, personal information.

·        Assists in disseminating payroll related information to all employees via email messages.

·        Assists in resolving issues affecting employee pays, including leave without pay, sick leave, terminations, etc.

·        Sorts, copies and files payroll notices and pay reports.

·        Maintains personnel/confidential files for employees.

·        Prepares and processes electronic payments/cheque requisitions for monthly remittance deadlines.

·        Maintain and reconcile payroll deduction systems for health insurance, pension and other benefits.

·        Ensure benefit accruals are compiled correctly with appropriate adjustments for changes in status.

·        Prepare for and ensure all processes are complete for timely monthly closing of accounts for finalization.

·        Extend support to the other functions in the Finance Department on a need basis.

·        Special assignments as may be required by the management

. Ensure compliance/adherence to the Hospital’s and Finance Department Policies and Procedures, and Code of Ethics and report any deviations/non-compliance.

Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Accounting/Finance. 
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
•  Ability to work in a fast–paced, demanding work environment. 
• Be professional and courteous. 
• Advanced capability in using Excel and accounting packages. 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Willing to cross train with others in the department. 
• Minimum experience of 2-4 years as an accountant and preferably in a Hospital setting.