Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Cash Accountant to manage daily cash collection, reconciliation, and financial reporting. The role involves collecting and verifying cash, credit card transactions, and cheques from various cash counters, ensuring accuracy with system reports, and maintaining proper accountability for refunds and cancellations.

The Cash Accountant will coordinate with internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies, deposit collected funds into the bank, and prepare receipts and payment vouchers. Additionally, the role includes managing financial reconciliations, salary disbursements, intercompany cash transactions, and IOU tracking. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience with financial accounting systems to ensure seamless cash management and reporting.

Responsibilities

1. Collect cash daily from various cash counters based on the HIS report.
2. Ensure that collected cash, credit card transactions, and cheques match the reports, maintaining proper accountability for refunds and canceled receipts.
3. Coordinate with the Customer Care Manager and Front Office Floor Supervisor to resolve any billing discrepancies related to cash.
4. Deposit collected cash and cheques into the bank on a daily basis.
5. Prepare receipts for cash and cheque payments received from patients, insurance providers, and corporate companies.
6. Prepare payment vouchers with appropriate authorization, based on supporting documents.
7. Record payment vouchers in the FA module under the appropriate expense category.
8. Post daily HIS and POS receipts into the FA system and reconcile them with the actual cash collected.
9. Prepare a monthly report on ER doctors' referrals to specialists.
10. Purchase sick leave certificates and reconcile them with HIS billing.
11. Conduct monthly reconciliation of credit card transactions.
12. Disburse cash salaries, leave salaries, and airfare payments to staff as per Head Office instructions.
13. Account for salary vouchers under the respective expense categories.
14. Prepare payment vouchers for group-level staff recruitment and legal & licensing processes in Dubai, ensuring expenses are properly recorded.
15. Track and account for funds disbursed on an IOU basis, ensuring proper documentation and regular follow-ups on pending IOUs.
16. Perform monthly reconciliation of intercompany cash transactions.
17. Carry out related tasks as assigned.
18. Collect cash from UAE Exchange for weekly petty cash transactions.
19. Verify the physical cash balance against the FA records on a daily basis.

Qualifications

1. A bachelor’s degree in commerce from an accredited college or university is required, with a major in accounting, auditing, business law, or a related field.
2. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in professional accounting and financial control, preferably in a hospital or related public agency, with at least two (2) years in an administrative role.
3. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage but not mandatory.
4. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for effective collaboration with co-workers, supervisors, and customers.

Job Info

1. Job Identification 6864
2. Job Category Administration
3. Posting Date 02/28/2025, 11:21 AM
4. Apply Before 03/31/2025, 11:21 AM
5. Job Schedule Full time
6. Locations NMC Specialty Hospital, Dubai, AE