Karen Hospital
Job Title: Chief
Accountant
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Nairobi
Supervises
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Finance Managers – Operations
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Finance Managers – Credit Control
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Finance Managers – Accounts Payable
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Finance Managers – Account
Receivables
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Management Accountant
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:
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Overall supervision of staff and
oversee the finance and operational functions in various sections within the
Finance department as stipulated below.
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Oversee the full spectrum of
financial and cost accounting role e.g. AR, AP, GL, forecasting, budgeting etc.
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Responsible for day to day finance
and accounting operations
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Perform full set of accounts and
ensure timely closing of accounts.
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Perform project cost
forecasts/budgets, cost tracking, monitoring and controls.
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Responsible for timely monthly
consolidated financial statements, payments, cash-flow management reporting.
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Review & approve payment vouchers
& journal entries.
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Perform cash flow forecasting,
budgeting and working closely with the finance/operations teams in monitoring
expenditures, analyzing revenue & margins, variances and cost analysis.
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Prepare project cost reports for
review and approval.
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Develop, implement and maintain
internal control and effective accounting system, policies and models that are
in line with the overall strategic objective.
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Establish and maintain systems for
cost-sensitivity analysis and early-warning of cost-overruns.
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Work consultatively with the
respective departments on cost reduction initiatives
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Formulation and implementation of Hospital
financial policies and regulations.
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Ensure maintenance of proper
accounting records.
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Managing finance/ accounting teams,
and ensuring efficiency and accuracy in their workflows.
Job Specifications
Academic Qualification
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Degree in business related field from
a recognized university
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CPA (K) / ACCA/ CIMA.
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MBA as an added advantage
Experience
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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:
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Must be computer literate with
excellent working knowledge of accounting software.
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Excellent strategic planning skills
and able to interact with all levels.
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Possess excellent communication and
people skills.
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Leadership and team management capacity.
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Negotiations and influencing ability.
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Assertive and able to cope with
stress and function in crisis situations.
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Self-driven and result oriented with
ability to meet targets.
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Commercial awareness
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Initiative and the ability to work as
part of a team.
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Excellent problem solving,
analytical, technical, IT and numerical abilities are crucial.
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Demonstrate knowledge of applicable
statutory frameworks.
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Knowledge of relevant legislation,
regulations and procedures.
How to Apply
Application to be done through our
career page: www.karenhospital.org
Deadline is on 20.02.2020
