Senior Accountant
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Full-Time
- On-Site
Job Description:
Company Overview:
Our Client offers specialized education and training in wellness and aesthetic medicine. It aims to equip professionals with advanced skills in aesthetic procedures and health optimization practices.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our clients finance team within a dynamic healthcare environment. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across hospital operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements aligned with healthcare operations.
- Ensure adherence to MFRS, IFRS, and other healthcare-specific financial reporting standards.
- Maintain accurate general ledger entries related to patient billing, insurance claims, inventory, and other healthcare transactions.
- Perform timely reconciliations of accounts and resolve discrepancies effectively.
- Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including provisions, depreciation of medical equipment, and revenue accruals from various payer sources.
- Ensure compliance with local tax regulations and healthcare financial laws.
- Prepare SST submissions and liaise with external tax agents and auditors.
Budgeting & Analysis
- Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts, factoring in patient volumes, medical service costs, and public/private funding sources.
- Provide detailed variance analysis and financial insights to support hospital leadership in strategic decisions.
- Analyze departmental profitability, treatment costs, and operational expenditures to enhance financial efficiency.
Internal Controls & Audit
- Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent revenue leakage and ensure financial data integrity.
- Support internal and external audits, particularly in areas such as insurance billing, clinical services, and patient account management.
Operational Support
- Oversee procurement and inventory usage of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals from an accounting perspective.
- Collaborate with IT and clinical departments to ensure seamless integration between the Hospital Information System (HIS), accounting software, and inventory management systems.
- Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff to ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to deadlines.
- Deliver training and guidance on financial procedures and healthcare documentation requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CIMA) is highly desirable.
- Minimum 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a hospital or healthcare environment.
- Familiarity with healthcare billing systems and insurance claim reconciliation is an advantage.
- Solid understanding of healthcare cost structures, patient billing cycles, and third-party payor systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in accounting systems such as SQL, SAP, or HIS-integrated platforms.