Director of Finance & Accounts at National Hospital

Job Description and Responsibilities

• The Director of Finance & Accounts shall be the Principal Financial Adviser to the Chief Medical Director and the Board of the Hospital.
• In addition, the Director of Finance & Accounts shall:
  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all financial operations, ensuring alignment with the Hospital's mission and objective
  • Lead the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of annual budgets; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions;
  • Ensure strict adherence to Government Financial Regulations, implement internal controls;
  • Prepare and present accurate financial statements and reports to Management Board
  • Oversee billing, collection, and management of Hospital revenues; develop strategies to optimize revenue stream
  • Authorize and monitor payments and disbursements to ensure proper documentation and compliance with budgetary provisions
  • Supervise, mentor, and evaluate finance and accounts staff;
  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial management information systems
  • Serve as Principal Financial Adviser to the Chief Medical Director and the Board; liaise with external stakeholders on financial matters;
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Medical Director or the Board.

Qualification and Experience

• Candidates must possess a good Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from a recognized University:
• Candidates must be a member of relevant professional body in Finance & Accounts (Le. ICAN, ANAN, etc):
• Candidates must have not less than twenty (20) years of post-qualification cognate experience.
• Candidates must be a Deputy Director of Finance & Accounts in Public Service
• Candidates must bit strong financial and accounting knowledge.
• ICT compliance is required.

Salary and Conditions of Service

• Salary and conditions of service shall be in accordance with the Public Service salary structure for this category of officers.

Tenure:

• The Director of Finance & Accounts shall hold office effective from the date of appointment inclusive of any period previously served as a Director in any other organization in the Public Service, provided the officer does not attain the mandatory retirement age of Sixty (60) years or thirty-Five (35) years of service (whichever comes first) and on such terms and conditions as may be specified in the letter of appointment.