Accountant

About the role

The Smile Restore Dental Clinics, a growing dental care provider focused on patient-centered oral health services, is hiring an Accountant for a full-time, on-site position in Accra. The Accountant manages day-to-day financial operations, from recording transactions to preparing financial statements.

Key responsibilities

• Record transactions, maintain general ledgers and prepare financial statements
• Process invoices and track accounts payable and receivable
• Reconcile bank and cash accounts
• Monitor clinic expenses and revenues
• Prepare periodic reports for management and support budgeting and forecasting
• Ensure compliance with tax and financial regulations
• Help refine financial processes, support internal controls and collaborate with clinic management on financial decisions

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; professional certification (e.g. ACCA, ICA) is an advantage
• Prior experience as an accountant or in a similar finance role; healthcare or clinic experience is a plus
• Mandatory: must have audit experience having worked in an audit firm

Required skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and ledger management
• Proficiency with accounting software and spreadsheets such as Excel
• Attention to detail, accuracy in data entry and strong organization and time management
• Ability to analyze financial data, prepare clear reports and explain them to non-finance colleagues
• Understanding of tax regulations, compliance requirements and basic internal control practices