Accountant

The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day accounting activities, monitoring hospital transactions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with applicable accounting and statutory requirements.

1. Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain daily accounting records and financial transactions accurately.
2. Handle cash, bank, purchase, sales, receipts, and payment entries.
3. Prepare and maintain invoices, bills, vouchers, receipts, and supporting documents.
4. Perform daily reconciliation of cash and bank transactions.
5. Monitor hospital income, expenses, collections, and outstanding payments.
6. Maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
7. Verify bills and supporting documents before processing payments.
8. Coordinate with the Pharmacy, Reception, Purchase, HR, and other departments regarding financial transactions.
9. Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
10. Assist in preparation of Profit & Loss Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and MIS reports.
11. Maintain proper documentation and filing of all financial records.
12. Handle GST, TDS, PF, ESIC, and other statutory accounting requirements as applicable.
13. Coordinate with auditors and provide required financial records and documents.
14. Ensure timely submission of statutory returns and compliance-related documents.
15. Monitor staff advances, vendor payments, reimbursements, and outstanding balances.
16. Track hospital expenses and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions.
17. Ensure confidentiality of all financial and salary-related information.
18. Support management during audits, financial reviews, and inspections.
19. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly accounts reports as required by management.
20. Perform any other accounts-related duties assigned by the Management / CAO.

• Required Skills & CompetenciesStrong knowledge of accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in Tally / accounting software and MS Excel.
• Knowledge of GST, TDS, and statutory compliance.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Educational QualificationB.Com / M.Com / equivalent qualification in Finance or Accounting.
• Relevant accounting certification will be an added advantage.
• Experience2–5 years of relevant experience in accounting.
• Experience in a hospital / healthcare organization will be preferred.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Accuracy of accounting entries.
• Timely completion of daily accounting activities.
• Timely bank and cash reconciliation.
• Timely submission of statutory compliances.
• Accuracy of financial reports and MIS.
• Proper documentation and record maintenance.
• Reduction of accounting discrepancies.
• Timely closure of monthly accounts.
• Effective monitoring of receivables and payables.

Confidentiality & ComplianceThe employee must maintain strict confidentiality of hospital financial information, salary details, vendor information, patient-related financial records, and other confidential organizational information. All hospital policies, SOPs, protocols, and instructions issued by Management and HR must be followed strictly.