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  • Posted: Mar 26, 2020
    Deadline: Apr 10, 2020
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    With 11 partners and more than 130 team members, our firm dates back nearly 30 years. We have deep links with the Kenyan business community and in-depth knowledge of the market. We are particularly strong in our tax consultancy services. Many new entrants to the Kenyan and African emerging markets choose us as their financial partners to give them a solid fo...
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    Finance Director

    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:

    • 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.
    • Contribute to the preparation of the strategic plan including Preparation of the annual budget and forecasts.
    • Ensure formulation and implementation of divisional and departmental plans in line with the corporate objectives
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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:

    • Master’s in business administration.
    • Professional qualifications in CPA (K) ACCA, ACA or any other recognized professional accounting qualification.
    • 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: –

    • 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;
    • Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
    • 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.

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    Head of Procurement & Stores

    Our client provides quality private health care to residents of Kenya and the neighboring countries.

    They are looking to fill the position of a Head of Procurement & Stores.

    Job Purpose: The Position holder will be responsible for developing and managing the Hospital’s supply chain strategies and activities, its stock control function and its inventory all within the parameters of the Hospitals’ policies and procedures. Ensuring timely reporting for effective use and efficiency measures on utilization of goods purchased.

    Main Responsibilities of Job

    The jobholder will be responsible for:

    • Developing appropriate supply chain strategies to maximize product supply at the lowest possible cost.
    • Developing & implementing appropriate procedures across the supply chain process.
    • Providing advisory services to line managers and project teams on all procurement and logistics issues.
    • Driving procurement best practice through the Hospital and facilitating due diligence by user departments in regards to purchasing and inventory management.
    • Providing leadership and guidance to users’ departments in the development of specifications.
    • Conducting market research analysis to assist in effective business decision making.
    • Ensuring the Hospital has reliable and efficient suppliers.
    • Developing and maintaining key supplier relationships.
    • Identifying new opportunities for procurement efficiencies.
    • Monitoring the performance of contracts to meet service level agreements.
    • Plans, manages, and coordinates all activities related to the sourcing and procurement of necessary materials and supplies needed to meet the changing levels of product demand.
    • Responsible for ensuring all warehousing statutory regulations are adhered to.
    • Facilitating effective and timely procurement of goods and services.
    • Monitoring and correcting inventory levels at stores and in departments to ensure rotation and maximize working capital.
    • Secretary to the Hospital Tender Committee.
    • Ensuring effective negotiation processes.
    • Ensuring timely renewal of all contracts.
    • Preparing appropriate financial, inventory and other reports.
    • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Operating Officer

    Academic Qualifications:

    • University degree in a related field.
    • Master’s Degree in a related field.
    • Full professional Purchasing and Supplies qualification – CIPS or equivalent.
    • Minimum of 10 years’ experience, 5 of which should be at a senior level in a large commercial organization.

    Technical Competencies: –

    • Proven track record of success facilitating progressive organizational change and development within a growing organization.
    • Good knowledge and understanding of supply chain management 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;
    • Entrepreneurial team player who can multitask.
    • 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

    Method of Application

    Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruitment@ke.gt.com stating the subject heading “FINANCE DIRECTOR” or “ HEAD OF PROCUREMENT & STORES” by Friday 10th April 2020 clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST).

    Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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