Position Overview
The Assistant Manager – Accounts will support the Finance Department in ensuring accurate accounting, statutory compliance, internal controls, and timely reporting. The incumbent will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support audits, manage payables/receivables, and contribute to financial planning and cost optimization within an oncology healthcare setting.
Key Responsibilities1. Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, and journal entries.
- Ensure accurate booking of revenue, expenses, and cost allocations specific to oncology services (IPD, OPD, Day Care, Diagnostics, Pharmacy).
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements as per hospital and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide inputs for budgeting and MIS reporting.
2. Statutory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with GST, TDS, Professional Tax, PF/ESIC payments, and other statutory requirements.
- Prepare and file GST returns, TDS returns, and assist in statutory audits.
- Maintain accurate documentation for all statutory inspections and assessments.
3. Billing & Revenue Cycle Coordination
- Liaise with Billing, RCM (Revenue Cycle Management), and Front Office to ensure accuracy of patient bills and timely revenue recognition.
- Monitor credit billing, insurance claims, TPA coordination, and aging of receivables.
- Validate revenue reports from clinical departments and pharmacy.
4. Cost Control & Budgeting
- Support preparation of departmental budgets and monitor adherence.
- Conduct cost analysis for consumables, medicines, oncology equipment usage, and CAPEX proposals.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising patient care standards.
5. Internal Controls & Process Improvement
- Implement and monitor internal financial controls in line with hospital policies.
- Strengthen documentation practices for procurement, vendor payments, and patient billing.
- Recommend process improvements for accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
6. Audit Support
- Coordinate internal, external, and statutory audits.
- Provide necessary schedules, reports, and clarifications to auditors.
- Ensure timely closure of audit observations.
7. Team Coordination
- Guide and supervise junior accounting staff.
- Provide training on accounting systems, documentation standards, and compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- B.Com / M.Com / MBA (Finance) / CA Inter preferred.
- Minimum 4–7 years of experience in Accounting, preferably in healthcare or oncology hospitals.
- Strong knowledge of GST, TDS, and general accounting principles.
- Experience with hospital billing systems and accounting software (e.g., Tally ERP, SAP, or hospital HIS).
- Excellent analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with high accuracy.
- Understanding of healthcare costing and revenue cycle is an advantage.
Key Competencies
- Financial Accuracy & Integrity
- Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
- Stakeholder Management
- Compliance Orientation
- Team Leadership & Coordination
- Time Management and Multi-tasking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to ₹300,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
