Director of Finance and Accounts (CONHESS 15) at Ekiti State University

Location: Ado - Ekiti, Ekiti
Job Type: Full time

Responsibilities
The Director of Finance shall:

• Take charge of all financial and accounting operations of the hospital
• Have general responsibility for supervising, coordinating and reconciling the hospitals accounts
• Collaborate with other stakeholders in the preparation of the EKSUTH annual budget
• Ensure compliance with revenue collection procedures with appropriate financial regulations
• Interpret financial regulations to Board, Management and staff
• Ensure appropriate disbursement of funds of the hospital to authorised entities
• Advise on internal control and management systems of funds, investments and grants of the hospital
• Be responsible for the establishment of efficient accounting system with appropriate in-built control as in the financial procedures, rules and regulations
• Oversee the general administration of Directorate of Accounts advising on human resource management of Account staff
• Generate weekly, monthly and periodic financial reports indicating the key performance indicators
• Ensure that the Revolving Funds in the hospital do not get de-capitalised
• Serve as a member of the Tender's Board and advising on financial implication of contract terms
• Assist the Chief Executive and other departmental heads on financial matters and advise on audit and Public Accounts Committee queries
• Perform any other functions as may be assigned by the Chief Medical Director

Job Requirements
Interested candidates must have the following:

• B.Sc Degree in Accounting.
• Final certificates of one or more of the following Professional bodies or their equivalents:
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN)
  • Association of Certified and Corporate Accountants (ACCA)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance (CIPF)
  • Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (ICMA)
  • Institute of Certified Public Accountants (ICPA)
  • Association of National Accountant of Nigeria(ANAN)
• Master's Degree and Certificate is an added advantage
• Cognate experience in Public Finance Administration with at least 18-20 years' experience
• Be medically fit.
• Must be of proven integrity character.

Competency Required:

• Computer Literacy especially Excel and other Accounting Software's
• Good interpersonal relationship and creativity
• Very good communication skill
• Ability to work under pressure/stress.

Salary & Allowances
Salary and allowance will be in accordance with the Public Service Salary Structure for this category of officer as obtainable in any Teaching Hospital.