Chief Accountant
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Chief Accountant: REF: HRD/CA/04/16
Full Time
Nairobi
Closes: May 17, 2016
The Nairobi Hospital
Reporting to the Finance Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Central Accounts function of the Hospital. Specific duties include:-
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.Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in accounting or its equivalent. CPA(K) or ACCA.
Seven (7) years progressive working experience with at least three (3) at a senior level.
Expert knowledge of accounting, auditing and financial and management reporting.
Proficient in accounting software applications and use of ERP.
Experience in auditing would be an added advantage.
Effective leadership skills.
Results and detail oriented.Interested candidates should send an application letter (quoting the reference) and CV including full contact details of 3 referees by 17th May 2016 to:
Head, Human Resources
The Nairobi Hospital
P.O. Box 30026
NAIROBI – 00100 OR recruitment@nbihosp.org
