Financial Accountant at AIC Kijabe Hospital

Job description

This position reports to the Finance Manager. The successful candidate will provide financial decision making information by collecting, analyzing, investigating and reporting financial data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly statements by collecting data, analyzing and investigating variances; summarizing data, information and trends.
• Comply with tax filing requirements by studying regulations; adhering to requirements; advising management on required actions; calculating quarterly estimated tax payments; assembling data for quarterly and annual tax filings.
• Respond to financial inquiries by gathering, analyzing, summarizing, and interpreting data.
• Provide financial advice by studying operational issues, applying financial principles & practices and
• developing recommendations.e)  Prepare special reports by studying variances; preparing budgets; developing forecasts.
• Analyze accounting systems used by the Hospital to look for inaccuracies and potential improvements.
• Create efficient methods for accounting and financial record-keeping and management to implementthem.
• Work with business managers to assess financial status and identify methods for cost-reduction and efficiency improvements.
• Disclose or report financial activities to government authorities as necessary.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Finance Must be a CPA finalist
• Minimum of five (5) years’ work experience
• Must demonstrate high integrity and ethical practice
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently with minimum supervision. Must be a team player who is able to work cordially in teams
• Must demonstrate ability to multitask
• Must demonstrate commitment to operational effectiveness
• Should have ability to solve problems by applying relevant business knowledge Should demonstrate professional expertise in the relevant work area
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively (both written and oral)
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be a flexible person, who is willing to learn and able to work flexible hours to achieve goals
• Must have knowledge in use of MS office packages
• Must be a born again and committed Christian with evidence of maturity in faith
• Must be an honest person full of integrity in their personal conduct and handling of job responsibilities