Financial Controller at Aga Khan University (AKU)

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH, N) is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services along with number of outreach centres spread various parts of Kenya. It is one of the hospitals in East Africa accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

Reporting to the Chief Finance Officer, the Financial Controller will oversee the general accounting - producing reports for control and monitoring, annual audits, treasury management, fixed assets management and lead implementation of the Enterprise Resource Planning Modules (ERP) for AKUH, N. The person will have a responsibility of maintaining and implementing internal controls for AKUH, N operations in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to ensure the integrity of all financial records and credibility of information. 

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with the CFO, CEO, Directors and other finance staff to meet AKUH, N financial goals.
• Collaborate, design, implement and review finance systems, policies and procedures to ensure continuous improvement and contemporary relevant practices.
• Ensure that AKUH, N is fully compliant with tax law, financial law and standards in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. 
• Lead and undertake AKUH, N annual audit and ensure end of quarter/ month financials are closed within stipulated timelines with accuracy
• Consolidate financial statements and disclosures for all Aga Khan Hospitals in Kenya.Lead on implementation of new ERP system (Finance module)
• Ensuring all liabilities and assets are recorded accurately into the book of accounts.
• Working closely with HR on payroll matters and with the auditors to respond to any queries that may arise.
• Monitoring the accruals in relation to staff costs, staff advances, and enforce recovery process as per the policy. 
• Forecasting cash flow projections and monitor this against the daily cash positions.
• Reviewing daily and month the bank and cash reconciliations to eliminate any errors and fraud.
• Detecting errors or fraud and ensuring records are kept up-to-date.
• Reviewing reconciliations ensuring the accuracy of computation, completeness, and timeliness of all payments; and meeting suppliers to resolve issues or improve processes.
• Monitoring the accruals, pre-payments, and creditors' days.
• Analysing the variances and generating reports on findings and recommendations.
• Reviewing of journals and expenses analysis ensuring all data has been captured prior to submission.
• Overseeing the fixed asset register ensuring correct depreciation computations, completeness in record keeping, and supervising the physical asset verification exercise.
• Maintaining insurance schedules to ensure adequate cover, lodging insurance claims promptly and following up on settlements.
• Assisting in debt collection through the Debtors’ team and external debt collectors.
• Working with budget and planning team to ensure adequate engagement with users.
• Timely preparation and review of budgets and the monthly review of Budget Variance Analysis (BVR).

Requirements

• Qualified Accountant – ACCA, CPA (K), ACA, ACMA, CIMA;
• Bachelor / Masters of Commerce degree or equivalent;
• Minimum 5 (five) years of relevant work experience in a similar role and in a busy environment ideally in health care setup;
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and International Accounting Standards and their applications;
• Strong knowledge of working high quality ERP system;
• Proficiency in MS Office applications;
• Strong command over spoken and written English. 
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment;
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, meet strict deadlines, and work towards achieving the set goals and objectives;
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop team members to work towards achieving the set goals and objectives;
• Unquestionable integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality;

Applications should be submitted latest by March 31, 2022