Accountant for AKMC in Salamieh (AKMC28)

AGENCY OVERVIEW:

Aga Khan Health Services- Syria (AKHS-S) is an agency of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), that works to improve the health of the population in the countries in which it operates. In Syria, AKHS works in strengthen and develop the existing health systems, and seeks to achieve the full health coverage of population through supporting the essential health services of the public health facilities and improving their quality, and delivering several complementary health services which cover some of the unmet health needs, in addition to work constantly on enabling community and individuals to play an effective role towards their health by access and adopt healthy lifestyles and participating effectively in health care programmers, especially health promotion and disease prevention.

JOB SUMMARY:

The AKMC accountant supports the Finance Department in maintaining accurate and timely accounting records for AKMC's revenues, receivables, insurance claims, cash and financial transactions. The role ensures proper recording, reconciliation and documentation in line with organizational policies, and supports financial reporting, budget monitoring, and audit and compliance activities.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Record and reconcile all AKMC financial transactions, including cash, purchases, revenues, patient receivables and insurance claims, in the accounting system in line with organizational policies and accounting standards.
• Follow up on overdue receivables and pending insurance claims, and prepare receivable aging, collection and insurance reports.
• Support month-end and year-end closing, and provide financial data for reporting, budget monitoring and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate documentation and filing of accounting records, ensure compliance with internal financial policies, and support internal and external audits and the implementation of audit recommendations.
• Supervise and record AKMC cash movements and transfers to Administration, and perform periodic cash audits.
• Reconcile warehouse and pharmacy stock and take part in stock counts when required.
• Maintain daily procurement records and reports, and follow up related payments.
• Perform ad hoc requests from the Core Finance team.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

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

Experience & Skills:

• Strong attention to details and accuracy.
• Good analytical and numerical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational and teamwork skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Good communication skills.

Other Requirements:

• Not an employee of a government agency.
• The applicant must be able to travel between governorates.
• The ability to commit to working with AKHS-S during official working hours.

Additional Information:

AKHS is concerned about the climate and environmental crises we face and is doing everything possible to reduce our own impact, encouraging others to do the same, and advancing understanding in this field. AKHS has set itself the task of getting as close to net-zero carbon operations as possible by 2030. We expect all staff to contribute to achieving these aims in the context of their roles. We encourage applicants with previous experience or an interest in this field to apply.

Compliance with the Safeguarding and the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policies: AKHS-Syria is committed to providing a respectful workplace and a safe environment free from PSEA. The PSEA is a non-negotiable priority for the organization, and it is diligently monitored to ensure that no actions could lead to discrimination or mistreatment occur.

Aga Khan Health Service-Syria (AKHS Syria) maintains a recruitment policy that enables the Human Resources Department to consider, appoint or nominate multiple qualified candidates from any published vacancy announcement. These selections may support various organizational needs and positions, without the necessity of issuing additional or separate vacancy notices.

All applicants are requested to mention the number of the position (Accountant_AKMC28) in the application form otherwise it will be ignored.