Accountant

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONÿJOB SUMMARYReporting to the Supervisor, Accounting & Billing, the Accountant 2 is responsible for overseeing numerous financial and accounting activities including but not limited to annual budgetary control, payroll and financial reporting and ensure their compliance with the relevant standards. The role is also responsible for supporting the development of a forward-facing Financial Reporting and Governance divisional plan in alignment with the MH?s strategic goals and objectivesBusiness Strategy

• Pro-actively participatesÿin collaboration with the Line Manager to meet theÿdivisions strategic and operational goals.

ÿOrganizational Culture & Compliance

• Adheresÿto theÿdivisions policies, procedures and standards while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory bodies.
• Contributesÿin developing theÿdivisions policies and procedures and provide recommendations towards improving them wherever applicable
• Contributesÿtowards an innovative culture of continuous improvement for enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintainsÿand updatesÿfinancial reporting and control systems and accounts in order to keep pace with organizational changes and makesÿrecommendations if a replacement is necessary.
• Participatesÿin meetings and maintain professionalism and confidentiality as per the organizations standard code of conducts.
• Timely completion of personal performance evaluation cycles.

ÿFinancial Management Operations

• Monitorsÿand interpretsÿcash flows and supportsÿthe provision of cash forecasts to ensure liquidity levels withinÿMH.
• Ensuresÿthat all finances are properly administered and monitored, includingÿbut not limited toÿcredit control.
• Supportsÿin identifying opportunities for cost reduction and profitability.
• Conducts analysis ofÿcomplex financial data, extractsÿand definesÿrelevant informationÿtoÿproject future financial performance.
• Executesÿpayroll, accounts payable and outsourced services and processes.
• Ensures that all financial accounting matters are addressed in a timely manner.

ÿFinancial Reporting

• Evaluatesÿfinancial reporting systems, accounting and collection procedures, and investment activities, andÿprovidesÿrecommendations for changesÿand improvements.
• Develops regular reports to governing bodies on income, expenditure and any budget variations.

ÿSelfÿManagement

• Providesÿsupervision, guidance, on the job training and sharesÿcontinuous constructive feedback for direct reports (if any).

ÿCommunication

• Communicatesÿeffectively with team members and maintain good inter-functional liaison to ensure smooth implementation of operational activities.
• Liaises with all functions to get inputs on budget and preparation of financial reports and forecasts.

ÿÿÿÿROLE INTERACTS DIRECTLY WITHÿ/ OPERATING NETWORKTITLE/DEPARTMENTFREQUENCYTYPE OF INTERACTIONLine Managerÿand staffRegularlyProvides direction and obtains informationÿCOMPETENCIESBehavioralThe behaviours outlined below should be applied when approaching the other competencies within the frameworkCommunicates withÿPurpose -ÿConveys ideas and information to groups for mutual understanding, commitment and action.Accountability -ÿAccepts responsibility for own actions regardless of outcomes.Relationships -ÿCreates and maintains partnerships based on mutual trust, respect and purpose.Improve -ÿRecommends and Implements changes to better the organization.NurtureÿandÿDevelop -ÿSeeksÿandÿsupports development opportunities for selfÿandÿothers to fulfill responsibilities more effectively.Go Beyond Patient Expectations -ÿLeverages caregivers, information and opportunities to exceed patient expectations.ÿTechnical CompetenciesJob Family (JF)Job Specific (Domain)ÿ

• ?ÿFinance

ÿÿ?ÿAccounting Standards & Principles?ÿBudgeting & Control?ÿFinancial Analysis?ÿFinancial Reconciliation?ÿFinancial Systems?ÿPayment Processing?ÿFinancial Reporting and Statements?ÿInvoicing/ Knowledge of Billing System?ÿFIS ReportingÿOCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS)Employees will comply with OSHMS policies, standards, and procedures affecting their work and avoid misuse of anything provided in the interests of health and safety.

• Helps in developing and establishing safety programs
• Follows established procedures and not take any shortcuts
• Assists in investigations
• Reports hazards and incidents
• Provides feedback to managers

Authority

• Stops any hazardous activity within the workplace
• Ensures consultation by the management
• Gets information, training, supervision and instruction from the management
• Participates in OSH matters such as risk assessments, PPE selections, hazard control selections, management of change process etc.

Accountability

• Reports regularly to direct manager
• For their own acts of negligence to laid down procedures
• Attends all trainings and work according to the trainings
• Abides and performs according to company and local OSH System frame works
• For safety of self and the equipment used and task performed
• Accountable to protect others who may be affected by their work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTTypical physical demands include: a high degree of manual dexterity to sufficiently perform computer functions on a keyboard, produce materials on a PC and operate basic office equipment, normal or corrected vision and hearing, operate audiovisual equipment used during training programs, physically move, lift and carry training equipment and materials, mobility sufficient to visit with departments or employees throughout MH, stand in front of an audience for up to eight (8) hours a day and lift up to 30 lbs.

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