Description
Elephant Healthcare | Revenue Accountant
Reports to: Head of Finance SSA
Location: Anambra, but with ability to travel as required
Role type: Full time permanent / flexible hours
www.elephant.healthcare
About us
Elephant is a health technology company tackling the big problems in global healthcare. Founded by doctors and driven by technical expertise, we are building a platform that improves outcomes, reduces costs and makes healthcare accessible for all. Our software digitises medical clinics, connects patients with healthcare systems, and empowers practitioners and patients.
Our company has deep ethical roots, combining science with ambition and social purpose. Our culture is based on bias for action and collaboration; openness and candour; passion and kindness. A short case study of our work in Kenya can be found here.
We are a young and fast-moving company with tonnes of ambition. Whatever role you are hired for you will need to come prepared to work dynamically and for things to change. We are looking for talented people to join our team and become central to Elephant's fabric and culture at this exciting stage of growth.
We have active offices in Abuja, Nairobi, Islamabad and London. Elephant was founded in 2018 and is backed by leading VC firms including Novastar Ventures, MantaRay, General Catalyst, LocalGlobe, First Minute, SeedCamp, Push Ventures and Speed Invest.
We are a small band of experts. This inspires our purpose as we focus on delivering solutions for real-world health and social care problems. Our culture is open, creative and collaborative, and we believe that products, whether used in Sudan or San Francisco should be intuitive and beautiful.
We have a firm code of principles based on transparency, safety and security, and want to build trust in all those who work with us. If you think you have what it takes, please get in touch.
Role overview
We are looking for an organised, confident, reliable, enthusiastic and talented Revenue Accountant with financial, bookkeeping and accounting experience who can actively contribute to our operations in Nigeria.
The Revenue Accountant role will encompass accounts payable management, budgeting and bookkeeping procedures and managing employee expenses. You will also be responsible for setting up bank payments and reconciling bank accounts daily.
The ideal candidate will be competent, organised, self-motivated, trustworthy and can prioritize work. They will also be articulate and able to engage confidently with Elephant’s clients and related stake holders. Finally the Revenue Accountant will be able to support our Operations Manager and ensure the smooth running of Elephant’s office and teams, which is a critical success factor to Elephant’s sustainable growth.
Requirements
As Revenue Accountant , you will be required to conduct the following:
Implementation of cash collection mechanisms in facilities that Elephant Healthcare Operating System operates.
Identifying and negotiating with partners/banks on monetary management inventions
Reconciling all revenue remittances to bank statements and to the number of patients registered on Elephant OS, identifying and reporting on collection and leakage rates.
Computation and Remittance of partners shares relating to revenue incentive schemes
Preparing and presenting revenue collections report within in the stipulated
Key finance business partner for the Operations department
Day-to-day book-keeping using Xero (online accounts system)
Enhancing tax compliance
Implementing and overseeing internal controls and procedures
Support in preparing the Management Accounts each month.
Any other allocated duties
Skills, attributes and experience
Our ideal colleague will be an experienced internal auditor or accountant who is looking for a role where they can learn and grow. We are looking for someone who can juggle multiple tasks, conflicting stakeholders and be personable. If this sounds like you, please apply.
Desired attributes include:
Degree educated in finance, accounting or a relevant field and professional accounting training is essential;
Proven experience as an Internal auditor, Senior accountant, Revenue Assurance or other related roles for 5 to 8 years;
Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software preferably Xero
Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards
Good working knowledge of MS Office and Google Drive/Sheets/Docs
Benefits
Salary and benefits
We are offering a competitive salary and benefits will grow as the company continues to grow.
Our benefits include:
Flexible working - we aim to provide all team members with flexibility regarding working hours. We expect the Revenue Accountant to work from our office at least three days per week;
Medical Insurance;
21 days holidays + public holidays; and
Pension contribution.
Application Process
Applicants must indicate their expected salary