Synapse Services is the largest provider of Mental Healthcare Service in West Africa. We provide patient centred care in a calm and serene environment with a robust mixture of Local and Internationally trained professionals.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for day to day finance and accounts operations of Synapse Services,.
Provide managerial and oversight for all accounting functions
Provide accurate, timely periodic financial statements of Synapse Services.
Provide direction to all accounting staff under your supervision.
Provide oversight of assets and finances of Synapse Services.
Manages overall responsibility for accounting related information from Synapse Service.
Oversight include monitoring purchases compared to the budget, accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and capital expenditures/equipment.
Reconciliation of all cash accounts and monitoring of cash receipts and disbursements.
Evaluate performance and professional development of staff.
Assist in the management of the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of Synapse Services.
Make business decisions that are financially responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with organization policies and procedures.
Handle full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc.
Supervises end-of-period processes and supports the analysis of the periodical business performance, budgets, and forecasts.
Management and coordination of activities relating to Vendors/Procurement.
Responsible for timely monthly, separate and consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting for submission to management
Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns.
Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives
Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries.
Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the operations and project teams in analyzing margins, variances and cost analysis.
Overseeing the Maintenance and reconciliation of Goods Receipts/ Invoice Receipt Account.
Create and enhance financial policies and procedures across the accounting department as well as the wider Finance department.
Ensures consistency in procedures and policies across the accounting department and that these policies are appropriately set for the achievement of the business’s overall goals and objectives.
Leads compliance with the business’s internal corporate framework policies and finance manuals.
Assist in auditing activities by providing necessary information and preparing requested documentations.
Monthly evaluating of Unapplied Advance Payment to determine the risk level.
Monitors expenditures, analyze revenues and determine budget variances
Perform month-end accounting activities such as reconciliations and journal entries.
Develops reports on all accounting related matters inclusive of taxation matters. These reports accompany pro-active advice and recommendations on the business’s financial approaches from an accounting and taxation perspective.
Formulate and oversee the implementation of the company’s accounting policies
Ensure completeness and accuracy of the company’s records (e.g. Clients, Suppliers, Banks, Employees, Management, Government and its relevant agencies etc.)
Perform any other duty assigned by the Medical Director

Education, Experience & Skills

Minimum of BSc in Accounting
First Degree must be in Accounting
Certified member of ICAN/ACCA
Minimum of 2- 5 years’ core experience in accounting/management account
Excellent strategic planning skills
Ability to work independently and highly meticulous.
Ability to lead and manage a team effectively
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Knowledge of Oracle Financials or any other financial software

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Synapse Services is the largest provider of Mental Healthcare Service in West Africa. We provide patient centred care in a calm and serene environment with a robust mixture of Local and Internationally trained professionals.

Job Summary

The Account Officer is responsible for recording transactions, compile and analyze data, perform audits, assist with budgets and financial forecasting, compute taxes, and report their findings to management; Provides financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data; preparing reports.

Responsibilities

Managing of accounting systems and process which includes systems access and reconciliation of records
Participate in preparing and reviewing analysis of cash forecast
Monitoring cost and expenditures against budgets and forecast
Assist in preparing all year end accounts
Assist in preparing quarterly forecast and annual budgets
In conjunction with the accountant, will be responsible for reviews of all internal financial controls and the improvements on the business processes.
Responsible for finance and Accounting activities of the company
Calculation of application taxes according to the law
In conjunction with the accountant will ensure that the policies/procedures of the company are implemented efficiently and in line with generally accepted accounting practices (e.g. FIRS)
Institute adequate financial control systems and processes to secure the assets and Efficient operation of the organization
Develop key financial processes including budgeting, management & financial Accounting/reporting
Monthly reports and analyses
Monthly, quarterly and annual budgeting and variation reporting

Requirements and Experience

B.Sc Degree in Accounting
Minimum of 3 years work experience in relevant field.
Experience in the use of QuickBooks is a MUST
Professional qualification i. e ICAN, ACCA is an added advantage.
Experience in the use of different Accounting softwares (QuickBooks etc.)

Required Skills:

Knowledge in the use of Quickbook
Knowledge of Budgeting, financial forecasting and cost control
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Establishment and enforcement of sound internal controls
Excellent written and oral articulation;
Ability to be self-motivated.

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