Finance Manager at Penda Health

Job description

Role Description

We have a robust finance department which seeks to scale its capacity in support of a high growth company. We therefore are bringing in a Finance Manager to oversee the day to day operations of the finance department and champion strong financial systems and processes.

Our key need from you is a great team spirit! The Finance team works together in supporting and collaborating with other departments to enable Penda's vision.

Key Highlights

• Work for a company that is on a mission to change healthcare across Africa!
• Be a part of the finance team that delivers high quality management information.
• Build effective and efficient financial systems and processes that support a fast-growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day to day operations of the finance department and ensure other teams are properly supported and enabled.
• Develop an effective management reporting system that generates timely and accurate reports relevant for decision making. Maintain high data integrity.
• Review and monitor performance versus the budget and reach out to teams to offer advice and guidance where need be.
• Review and sign off on key reconciliations on Balance sheet items on a monthly basis and approve all adjustment journals in the ledgers.
• Build strong internal control processes that enable safeguard of Penda's Assets, revenue and resources.
• Regularly review and ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements and be up to date on any new regulations.
• Always keep Penda updated on what's happening in the finance department and offer cross-departmental support to other teams.
• Be a great manager to your team, a great coach and train them to be superstars at their jobs. Help them grow into other roles including future personal growth plans.
• Continuously identify possible areas of improvement within the department to improve on efficiency. Work with the IT team to roll out new technology when needed.
• Take on big and small projects that will help Penda achieve its vision of being the most trusted healthcare provider in Africa.

We're a fast growing company – get ready for anything!

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant with 3-5 years working as a Finance Manager.
• Knowledge of Tax regulations.
• A relevant degree from a reputable institution or the equivalent experience.
• Person of high integrity.
• Used ERP systems and has experience of new system implementation is an added advantage.
• Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills.

Salary And Benefits

• Working for a company that has a real chance to revolutionize the healthcare industry
• Salary commensurate with experience
• Medical cover for inpatient and outpatient for your whole family
• Support to invest in your own growth (onsite mini-library of business books, budget for conference and training attendance)
• Great benefits package – including "mandatory" hiking days and fruit salads at the office!