Job Description

Accountant Jobs, Accounting Jobs in Kenya, Karen Hospital Jobs

Job Purpose

• The jobholder is responsible for ensuring implementation of financial management strategies, systems and controls for optimal growth and profitability.


• They are responsible for management and cost accounting, preparing financial and performance reports, assisting departments with annual budgets and reviews, internal control and tax studies.

Primary Responsibilities

• Overall supervision of staff and oversee the finance and operational functions in various sections within the Finance department as stipulated below.


• Oversee the full spectrum of financial and cost accounting role e.g. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc.


• Responsible for day to day finance and accounting operations


• Perform full set of accounts and ensure timely closing of accounts.


• Perform project cost forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.


• Responsible for timely monthly consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting.


• Review & approve payment vouchers & journal entries.


• Perform cash flow forecasting, budgeting and working closely with the finance/operations teams in monitoring expenditures, analyzing revenue & margins, variances and cost analysis.


• Prepare project cost reports for review and approval.


• Develop, implement and maintain internal control and effective accounting system, policies and models that are in line with the overall strategic objective.


• Establish and maintain systems for cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns.


• Work consultatively with the respective departments on cost reduction initiatives


• Formulation and implementation of Hospital financial policies and regulations.


• Ensure maintenance of proper accounting records.


• Managing finance/ accounting teams, and ensuring efficiency and accuracy in their workflows.

Job Specifications

Academic Qualification

• Degree in business related field from a recognized university


• CPA (K) / ACCA/ CIMA.


• MBA as an added advantage

Experience

• 8 years of relevant experience, 3 of which must be in supervisory positions in Finance. Relevant experience in audit and costing is advantageous.

Skills & Competencies Required

• Must be computer literate with excellent working knowledge of accounting software.


• Excellent strategic planning skills and able to interact with all levels.


• Possess excellent communication and people skills.


• Leadership and team management capacity.


• Negotiations and influencing ability.


• Assertive and able to cope with stress and function in crisis situations.


• Self-driven and result oriented with ability to meet targets.


• Commercial awareness


• Initiative and the ability to work as part of a team.


• Excellent problem solving, analytical, technical, IT and numerical abilities are crucial.


• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable statutory frameworks.


• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and procedures.

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