Job Description

Cashier-cum-Assistant Accountant

Organization: Al Mustafa Eye Hospital

 Location: Head Office, Lahore

Reports to: Finance Accounts

Position Objective

The Cashier-cum-Assistant Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day cash transactions, maintaining precise financial records, and supporting the finance department in ensuring compliance with organizational policies. This role requires a high level of integrity, particularly in handling donor funds and hospital-related billing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Cash Management & Handling

• Manage the daily petty cash float and ensure all disbursements are supported by approved vouchers.
• Handle all incoming cash and cheque receipts from donors, hospital services, or pharmacy sales.
• Perform daily cash reconciliations and prepare "Cash in Hand" reports for management review.
• Ensure the physical security of cash and maintain the cash vault/safe according to protocol.

2. Accounting & Record Keeping

• Record all financial transactions (Receipts, Payments, Journal Vouchers) into the accounting software.
• Maintain a systematic filing system for all financial documents, including invoices, bank statements, and tax records.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices and ensure appropriate cost-center allocation.

3. Hospital-Specific Financial Support

• Oversee the billing process for hospital patients, ensuring accurate recording of discounts or charity waivers provided by the organization.
• Reconcile daily hospital collection reports with the general ledger.
• Coordinate with the hospital administration to track inventory costs (medical supplies/pharmacy) where required.

4. Compliance & Audit Support

• Ensure all transactions comply with organizational SOPs and statutory requirements (FBR/PCP etc).
• Assist the senior F&A team during internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.
• Prepare schedules for withholding tax on payments to vendors and employees.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Commerce (B.Com/BBA).
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in a dual cashiering and accounting role.
• Sector Background: Prior experience in a Hospital or a Charitable/NGO environment is highly preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.
• Familiarity with hospital Accounting.

Prior experience in Administrative and Procurement tasks will be considered an added advantage.

Required Competencies

• Integrity: Absolute honesty in handling liquid assets and donor contributions.
• Accuracy: High attention to detail to minimize errors in data entry and cash counting.
• Communication: Ability to interact professionally with donors, patients, and staff.
• Organization: Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet month-end closing deadlines.

Note to Candidate: AMWT is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is open to candidates based in Lahore only.