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Accountant

Posted about 4 years ago
Location Erbil Job Type Permanent
Salary 900,000 Sector Public Relations, Accountancy, Healthcare

JOB TITLE:  Accountant

REPORTS TO:  Administration and Finance Manager.  

Working Day: Saturday - Thursday

Day Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Primary Job Responsibilities

  • Bookkeeping duties.
  • Accurate preparation and maintenance of the hospital’s financial records.
  • Making bills readily available to customers and clients; the processing of refunds.
  • The ability to communicate financial records effectively is also very paramount.
  • Preparation of customer invoices.
  • Issuance of receipt for payment made by customers
  • Tracing of direct lodgment into the bank accounts and reconciliation with invoices and receipts raised.
  • Preparation of payment vouchers in a manner that ensures that transaction classifications are inappropriate heads
  • Daily postings of all payment vouchers
  • Perform the end of the month account closing activities.
  • Prepare a schedule of provision for doubtful debts.
  • Assist various departments in detailing or resolving any accounting issues or queries.
  • Maintain general ledger accounts for all assets, liabilities, income and expenses
  • Prepare journal entries for accruals, prepayments, depreciation, amortizations, errors and variances.
  • Perform accounting analysis for cash accruals, account payables, account receivables, reconciliations, and foreign exchange.
  • Provide appropriate accounting information on any customer accounts/ledger and balances whenever needed.
  • Preparation of fixed assets schedule.
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts with trial balance and revenue accounts with cash lodgment, receipt raise/issued and credit sales.

SPECIALIZED KNOW-HOW & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
  • At least 2 - 3 years as an Account Officer with good knowledge of Account Payable, receivable and Inventory.
  • Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Strong analytical skills, problem-solving skills, time management skills, and proficiency with Excel spreadsheets.
  • Computer literacy including operation and software application use required.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills and demonstrated ability to work independently required.
  • Preferred skills include being detail-oriented and organized, having the ability to meet a constant stream of deadlines, and a proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all levels of employees.
  • Strong oral/written communication skills and relationship-building abilities.

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