Senior Accountant

About This Role

Key Responsibilities

Manage general ledger accounting, month-end and year-end close processes

Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS

Oversee accounts receivable specific to insurance claims, including reconciliation of payer remittances against billed amounts

Monitor and follow up on insurance claim rejections, denials, and resubmissions with the revenue cycle/billing team

Reconcile patient collections, co-pays, and cash handling across facilities or departments

Manage accounts payable, vendor payments, and supplier reconciliations (medical supplies, pharmacy, equipment)

Prepare bank reconciliations and manage cash flow reporting

Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis by department or cost center (clinical vs non-clinical)

Ensure compliance with VAT filing requirements and other statutory obligations (UAE FTA, DHA/DOH/MOH regulatory financial requirements where applicable)

Coordinate with external auditors during interim and year-end audits

Maintain fixed asset register for medical equipment and facility assets, including depreciation schedules

Support payroll accounting coordination with HR, including EOSB (end of service benefit) provisioning

Assist in cost analysis per specialty, physician, or service line to support pricing and profitability decisions

Ensure internal controls are followed for cash, insurance billing, and procurement processes

Mentor and review work of junior accountants or accounts assistants

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Professional certification preferred: ACCA, CPA, CMA, or CA

5–8 years of accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a healthcare or insurance-heavy revenue environment

Strong understanding of insurance claim cycles (submission, adjudication, remittance, denial management) is a significant advantage

Familiarity with healthcare-specific ERP or clinic management systems (e.g., InstaHMS, CPSS, Insta, or similar) preferred

Skills

Strong command of Excel and financial modeling

Working knowledge of ERP systems (Tally, Zoho Books, SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Detail-oriented with strong reconciliation skills, particularly around third-party payer accounts

Ability to work under deadline pressure during month-end close and audit periods

Good communication skills to liaise with clinical, billing, and management teams