Complete Finance and Accounting department functions
Job Title: Accountant
Location: Muscat, Oman
Reporting to: Finance Manager / Head of Finance
Department: Finance & Accounts
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Key Purpose
The Accountant will be responsible for managing day to day accounting tasks for the hospital, ensuring accurate financial records are maintained, assisting with month end and year end closings, reconciling accounts, and supporting financial reporting in accordance with the hospital’s policies and local regulatory requirements.
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Main Responsibilities
• Maintain general ledger by recording day to day financial transactions and completing the posting process.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable: invoice verification, payments to vendors, receipts from clients/patients/insurance, reconciliation of vendor and customer statements.
• Reconcile bank statements and ensure all cash and bank balances are accurately recorded.
• Assist with payroll accounting and related entries (if applicable).
• Prepare monthly accruals, prepayments, and journal entries for month end close.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports (profit & loss, balance sheet, cash flow) and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing historical and current data.
• Monitor and control costs, identify cost‐saving opportunities, and advise management.
• Ensure compliance with Oman financial regulations, hospital internal controls and accounting standards.
• Assist with audit preparation, liaise with auditors and provide required schedules and documentation.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset register and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure proper filing and preservation of financial records, invoices, vouchers, and supporting documentation.
• Work collaboratively with other departments (such as billing, purchasing, insurance) to ensure accurate financial data flows and dispute resolution.
• Continuously improve efficiency of accounting processes and systems.
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Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.
• Preferably 2–5 years’ working experience in accounting/finance environment; healthcare/hospital sector experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger functions and month‐end/year‐end procedures.
• Experience with accounting software/ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, accuracy and deadlines oriented.
• Good communication skills (English required; Arabic an advantage).
• Ability to work in a team and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Integrity, confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive financial information.