Role Description:
NSIA-LUTH Cancer Centre is seeking a dedicated Locum Finance Officer to join our team in Lagos State, Nigeria, for a three-month contract. This role is designed to support our finance operations by ensuring accurate and compliant billing processes, contributing to a seamless finance function during the temporary leave of a full-time staff member.
Reports To: Finance Manager
Work Structure: Short-Term/Locum (3 Months, Full-Time)
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Healthcare, or a related field.
Key Responsibilities:
Process payments through various channels (cash, online, etc.) and verify eligibility for HMO/Corporate patients.
Prepare billing estimates and collect necessary information to calculate accurate bills receivable.
Generate patient invoices by reviewing charts and clarifying services with physicians.
Summarize billing data, including third-party accounts, pending charges, and trends.
Verify accuracy of final bills and ensure proper data entry.
Upload bills and claims online, issuing invoices as required.
Maintain accurate patient and billing records, making adjustments as needed.
Manage account balances, identify outstanding debts, and issue account statements.
Follow up with patients on overdue payments and respond to billing inquiries.
Update accounting records with payment, balance, and customer information.
Assist customers with billing questions and handle complaints with professionalism.
Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the finance department.
Job Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in billing and finance operations.
Proven ability to prepare and analyze financial reports with attention to detail.
Experience using billing and accounting software; proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel) and Sage 200 is preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.
Customer service experience is a plus.
Adherence to confidentiality and legal guidelines.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate approach to patient interactions.
Qualified candidates are to forward their CVs to [email protected]
