Job Description

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