Sr. Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for overseeing daily financial operations, ensuring accurate accounting, maintaining compliance with hospital financial policies, and supporting audits, budgeting, and financial reporting activities. The role ensures smooth financial functioning and supports decision-making for hospital management.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare and maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure accurate posting of journal entries, general ledger, and trial balance.
• Reconcile bank statements, vendor accounts, and various hospital ledgers.
• Monitor daily cash flow and prepare cash flow statements.

2. Billing & Revenue Cycle Management

• Review IPD, OPD, pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology billing for accuracy.
• Coordinate with billing, TPA, and MRD teams to resolve revenue leakages.
• Ensure proper posting of credit patients, insurance claims, and settlements.
• Reconcile TPA/insurance payments with billed amounts.

3. Payables & Receivables Management

• Verify vendor invoices, GRNs, and purchase orders, and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain accounts payable/receivable schedules.
• Follow up on outstanding payments from vendors, corporates, and TPAs.

4. Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Oversee monthly payroll processing and reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with PF, ESI, TDS, GST, and other statutory regulations.
• Prepare monthly statutory returns and coordinate with consultants.

5. Budgeting & Cost Control

• Assist in preparing annual budgets and departmental forecasts.
• Analyze expenses and highlight variances to management.
• Monitor consumption of medical and non-medical inventory.

6. Audit & Internal Controls

• Support internal and external audits by providing required documents.
• Implement financial controls to prevent errors and fraud.
• Ensure adherence to hospital financial SOPs.

7. Coordination & Support

• Work closely with purchase, HR, billing, pharmacy, and operations teams.
• Provide financial analysis and MIS reports to management.
• Train junior accountants and maintain team discipline and accuracy.

Skills & Qualifications

Education

• B. Com / M. Com / MBA Finance
• CA Inter preferred (optional)

Experience

• 4–7 years of accounting experience, preferably in a hospital/healthcare setup.

Key Skills

• Strong knowledge of Tally/ERP systems
• Excellent Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table, MIS)
• Understanding of hospital billing cycle
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of accounting standards and compliance

Personal Attributes

• High accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Leadership and team-handling abilities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹20,975.87 - ₹44,490.44 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person