Job Description
Duties:
Providing accurate and timely management accounting reports and business performance data.
Coordinating the preparation of accurate and up-to date financial and management accounting information to facilitate decision making.
Establishing and maintaining effective internal control systems and procedures.
Maintaining robust cash handling and banking procedures.
Designing and implementing effective systems of monitoring performance against budget.
Identifying significant budget variances and possible remedial action.
Producing divisional and corporate forecasts for income and expenditure on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Providing relevant and timely monthly statements, reports and reconciliations together with appropriate interpretation and advice for the Senior Management Team.
Ensuring effective cash flow and treasury management.
Liaising with the external auditors and managing the annual audit process
Primary/Operational Duties
Maintenance of General Ledger, Accounts Analysis, Reconciliations and Review of the Trial Balance
Ensure that all the Hospital’s bank and cash accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and that outstanding items are followed up and cleared.
Maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register
Preparation & Input of Journal Entries in the system with the approval of the Finance Manager
Preparation of management report for both internal and external reporting.
Compilation of information and preparation of schedules required by internal and independent auditors for assigned areas of responsibility
Ensure accurate and timely month-end closing tasks that include, account analysis, reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, actual to forecast variance analysis etc.
Assisting in the improvement in internal controls related to inventory and monitoring inventory transactions
Reconciling inventory accounts to the general ledger
Analyzing inventory cost variances and other accuracy issues impacting perpetual inventory records
Assist with planning, execution, reconciliation and reporting of physical inventory counts
Ensure all incoming and out-going invoices are settled on time
Ensure the company complies with all PAYE, VAT, Tax return and financial reporting requirements
Perform day-to-day accounting functions
Any other responsibility assigned by the Finance Manager
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in accounting or its equivalent.
CPA(K) or ACCA.
Minimum three (5) years progressive working experience
Experience in healthcare industry is an added advantage
At least two (2) years’ experience in an audit firm
Knowledge and Skills Requirements
Excellent analytics and experience with financial statements, QuickBooks, and Excel
Proficient in accounting software applications and use of ERP.
Highly resourceful, independent, and self-starting
Ability to communicate findings compellingly to colleagues and advisors
Interest in global health
Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing, financial and management reporting.
Experience in auditing would be an added advantage
Effective leadership skills
Results and detail oriented
Easy-going enough to work in a fluid start up environment in Nairobi
Key competencies
This role is critical to Jacaranda’s goal of delivering high quality clinical care and maintaining superior patient satisfaction. The holder of this position should be very organized, flexible,demonstrate highest degree of honesty, integrity, confidentiality, and strong work ethics.
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