The Nairobi Hospital, a leading healthcare institution in Eastern Africa, is seeking a Chief Accountant to manage its Central Accounts function.
The ideal candidate will be patient-focused, possess a solid work ethic, and be a team player able to add value to both clinical and non-clinical practices.
Key Responsibilities ¶
- Provide accurate and timely management accounting reports and business performance data.
- Coordinate the preparation of accurate and up-to-date financial and management accounting information to facilitate decision-making.
- Establish and maintain effective internal control systems and procedures.
- Maintain robust cash handling and banking procedures.
- Design and implement effective systems of monitoring performance against budget.
- Identify significant budget variances and possible remedial action.
- Produce divisional and corporate forecasts for income and expenditure on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Provide relevant and timely monthly statements, reports, and reconciliations together with appropriate interpretation and advice for the Senior Management Team.
- Ensure effective cash flow and treasury management.
- Liaise with external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
Requirements ¶
- Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in accounting or its equivalent.
- CPA(K) or ACCA certification.
- Seven years of progressive working experience, with at least three years at a senior level.
- Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing, and financial and management reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software applications and use of ERP.
- Experience in auditing would be an added advantage.
- Effective leadership skills.
- Results and detail-oriented.
Applications should be sent to the Human Resources Manager at The Nairobi Hospital, P.O. Box 30026, Nairobi – 00100, or via email to [email protected], quoting the reference HRD/CA/08/14. The deadline for applications is Monday, 15th September 2014.
