Job Level : JL3
Job Title :Clinic Accountant
Years of Experience : 2+
Reporting to : Head of
Finance & Clinics Transformation Manager
About Ilara Health
At Ilara Health we are
building a network of technology-enabled primary healthcare clinics (PHCs)
delivering affordable, quality healthcare to Africas under-served communities
by partnering with local providers across the continent. Founded by
entrepreneurs passionate about the role technology can play in improving health
outcomes, Ilara Health helps over 2,000 clinics spread across Kenya deliver
care to over 3 million patients each year. Ilara Health is a venture-backed
company on an aggressive growth path and this is an opportunity to get into an
exciting, early stage startup that is bound to make an impact on healthcare
outcomes in Africa.
The role
The Clinic Accountant will
work under the Head of Finance & Clinics Transformation Manager to support
the Finance and Accounting function in day-to-day operations as well as
maintain order and transparency for the clinics under the Clinic transformation
franchise . This will be a permanent role that will involve accounting,
reporting as well as ensuring adherence to internal controls and statutory
compliance. The role is based in Nairobi but involves travel to the various
clinics within Nairobi. The ideal candidate should be well versed in financial
principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and great attention to
detail.`
Responsibilities:
- Conducting
financial due diligence for clinics that are in the clinic transformation
pipeline.
- Training
clinician owners on appropriate financial reporting and financial
management.
- Ensuring
that all Ilara funding transactions are reconciled and attributed to the
correct accounts
- Oversee
supplier, cash and bank reconciliations
- Monthly
financial reporting for each clinic
- Analysis
of monthly trends and forecasts for each clinic
- Invoicing
transformation clinics according to the collaboration agreement and
ensuring the collection is done promptly
- Field
visits to the clinics to ensure the businesses are running well &
assist to maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the month
close and reporting cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Support
with any other tasks as assigned by the management
Qualifications
- University
degree in Accounting, Finance,Commerce or related field
- Enrolled,
part or fully qualified in the accounting profession with a recognized
institute (ACCA, CPA, and CIMA.)
- Knowledge
of IFRS and Kenyan tax legislation.
High/Unquestionable integrity and Exceptional work ethic
2+ years experience in the accounting and finance sector
Experience working with accounting reporting software, Odoo, Xero
Who You Are
- Growth
driven and is a team mindset individual.
- Attentive
to detail, a keen and observant eye is crucial
- Highly
analytical with high proficiency in Ms Excel
- Possess
exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-motivated,
creative and a self-initiator, highly organized and results-focused
- Conscientious
about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product.
- Ability
to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Comfortable
with start-up environment; ambiguity, aggressive goals and targets, open
company culture, flat company structure, and strong team spirit
How to Apply
