Accountant for healthcare

Accountant – Healthcare Sector

Location: Sharjah -UAE

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Healthcare / Medical / Clinic / Hospital

Visa Status: Preference will be given to candidates on Own Visa / Freelance Visa / Spouse Visa with a valid NOC.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Healthcare Accountant with hands-on experience in the UAE. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in financial management within medical clinics, hospitals, or healthcare centers.

You will be responsible for managing end-to-end accounting functions, including budgeting, Doctor’s Share/Commission calculations, inventory and financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and compliance with UAE VAT and Corporate Tax regulations. Proficiency in Tally ERP/Prime and healthcare Electronic Medical Record ( EMR ) systems is strictly required.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

1. Core Accounting & Financial Management

• Maintain and oversee daily accounting operations, general ledger, accounts payable (AP), and accounts receivable (AR).
• Prepare accurate financial statements including Balance Sheets , Profit & Loss (P&L) statements, Cash Flow statements, and trial balances on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly bank, petty cash, and credit card reconciliations.

1. Healthcare Financial Operations & Doctor’s Share Calculation

• Accurate calculation, processing, and reconciliation of Doctor’s Share / Fee-for-Service / Commissions based on individual contracts and revenue realization.
• Reconcile doctor production reports generated from the EMR system against actual billing and collection records.
• Oversee patient billing, insurance claims receivables, copayments, and cash collection settlements.

1. Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead the preparation of annual operational and financial budgets , revenue forecasting, and expense allocation.
• Perform variance analysis (Actual vs. Budgeted) on a monthly basis and provide actionable financial insight to management.
• Monitor cash flow trends and assist in cost-control strategies across clinical departments.

1. UAE Tax Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Manage full compliance with UAE VAT regulations, including accurate calculation, filing of VAT returns, and maintaining tax records.
• Manage compliance and filing requirements for UAE Corporate Tax , ensuring proper documentation, deductible expense tracking, and alignment with Ministry of Finance guidelines.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual financial and tax audits.

1. Software & EMR System Management

• Demonstrate expert hands-on experience in Tally ERP / Tally Prime for all core accounting transactions and reporting.
• Utilize and extract detailed billing, patient ledger, and clinical revenue reports from healthcare EMR (Electronic Medical Records) systems.
• Ensure seamless data reconciliation between EMR software billing outputs and Tally accounting records.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (ACCA, CPA, CA, or CMA certification is an advantage).
• Work Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of proven hands-on accounting experience in the UAE healthcare sector (Medical Center, Hospital, Polyclinic Center).
• Software Skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Tally ERP / Tally Prime .
• Hands-on experience working with healthcare EMR/HIS systems
• Advanced MS Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Core Technical Knowledge:
• Deep understanding of doctor commission/revenue-share models.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE Tax laws (VAT and UAE Corporate Tax).
• Thorough understanding of healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) and insurance claim settlements.
• Visa Status: Preferred candidates holding their Own Visa (Spouse Visa / Freelance Visa / Golden Visa / Partner Visa) with valid NOC for immediate joiners.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English (Arabic is a strong plus).

Key Competencies

• High numerical accuracy and analytical thinking.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage tight deadlines.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics when handling sensitive clinical financial data.

Pay: AED4,000.00 - AED6,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person