We are Hiring!
Our client provides quality private
healthcare to residents of Kenya and the neighboring countries.
They are looking to fill the position
of a Finance Director.
Job Purpose: The Position holder will be responsible for providing strategic
leadership in business and financial planning, monitoring, management and
reporting, including development of policies, systems, processes that would
safeguard the financial resources and lead to attainment of set goals and
objectives.
Main Responsibilities of Job
Roles and responsibilities:
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Ensure working in close cooperation
with the Chief Operating Officer that an appropriate financial policy framework
is in place to guide the financial decision making in terms of clarity on
turnover, profit, costs and investment and forward planning.
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Contribute to the preparation of the
strategic plan including Preparation of the annual budget and forecasts.
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Ensure formulation and implementation
of divisional and departmental plans in line with the corporate objectives
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Maintain records to meet legal and
tax requirements and to measure both the inputs and the outcomes of the
operations including provision of accounting services for use by managers in
planning and controlling the work of their departments, to cover financial
accounting, management accounting, and forecasting, budgeting and control
systems.
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Maintain contact with bankers,
investment managers, pension advisers and auditors.
·
Continually review the Finance
manuals and policy documents to ensure compliance with the strategy and the
present challenges
·
Provide professional financial and
corporate advice to Senior Management, the Board and its Committees.
·
Manage organizational cash flow and
forecasting.
·
Prepare accurate and up to date
financial and management accounting information to facilitate the preparation
of reliable reports, budgets, business plans and management decisions.
·
Create and maintain good and
effective working relations with banks, financial institutions, statutory
bodies and key/leading corporate clients.
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Maintain effective cash flow and
treasury management.
·
Co-ordinate and guide Senior
Management and Heads of Departments in the preparation and evaluation of
divisional/departmental annual budgets and consolidate the same into a budget.
·
Build in systems and procedures for
monitoring performance against budget.
·
Co-ordinate the preparation of
management and financial information.
·
Establish and maintain effective
control systems for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end
management and statutory accounts.
·
Implement capital expenditure
projects and asset acquisitions and maintain an up to date assets register.
·
Design and manage the implementation
of effective front office systems for admission and discharge of patients,
proper recording and billing, collection of all monies due, and institution of
appropriate recovery action on any outstanding debts.
·
Ensure balanced processes and
procedures are in place to maintain internal control and internal equity.
·
Ensure appropriate financial
reporting at departmental, divisional and levels as well as establish, monitor
and report performance indicators to various levels of management and the
Board.
·
Establish and maintain effective
internal control systems and procedures.
·
Perform any other duties as may be
assigned from time to time by the Chief Operating Officer.
Academic Qualifications:
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Master’s in business administration.
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Professional qualifications in CPA
(K) ACCA, ACA or any other recognized professional accounting qualification.
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Minimum 10 years’ experience in a
senior management role ideally with both external audit and in-house financial
management experience gained in a high-growth organization.
Technical Competencies: –
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Proven record of accomplishment of
success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a
growing organization.
·
Good knowledge and understanding of
computerized accounting systems preferably in a multi user/network environment.
·
Excellent judgment and creative
problem solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
·
Strong mentoring, coaching experience
to a team with diverse levels of expertise;
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Entrepreneurial team player who can
multitask.
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Superior management skills; ability
to influence and engage direct and indirect reports and peers.
·
Exceptional written, oral,
interpersonal, and presentation skills and ability to effectively interface
with senior management.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are requested
to forward their updated CVs to recruitment@ke.gt.com stating the subject
heading “FINANCE DIRECTOR” by Thursday 26th March 2020 clearly indicating their
current and expected remuneration (MUST).
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted