Finance Officer at Cedarcrest Hospitals

The Role

• Reporting to the Hospital Manager( and or Chiedf Finance manager) will be responsible for the complete and accurate books of accounts are maintained in line with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
• He is also charged with the responsibility for preparing the financial statements of the organization and developing robust management accounting and budgeting processes.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with external and internal auditors in completing audits.
• Compilation and preparation of overall daily report
• Prepare financial statements such as monthly, quarterly and annual accounts.
• Prepare financial management reports including planning and forecasting.
• Discussing terms with company/client’s suppliers.
• Providing advice on tax affairs
• Maintenance of accounting records.
• Company’s Debt portfolio management
• Establishing, maintaining and coordinating the implementation of accounting and financial control procedures
• Asset management and recording
• Compiling and analyzing financial information to prepare entries to accounts such as general ledger accounts and document business transactions
• Review and approve Payroll, Pensions and PAYE Schedules
• Ensure Payment and filing of all statutory deductions.
• Tracking all company receivables and liaising with the appropriate departments
• Management of account payables and vendor relationships.
• Analyze financial data and make improvement recommendations to senior management.
• Manage financial transactions and monitor expenditure in line with targets
• Ensure all ledgers are reconciled and updated monthly (i.e. Creditors Ledger, Debtors Ledgers, Prepayment Accounts amongst others.).
• Develop and maintain credit control Policies and Processes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant financial institutions and government agencies.
• Budget preparation and monitoring
• Preparation of cash flow projection.
• Ensuring accuracy in the step 1 payment approval.
• Provide financial advice to the management as deem fit.
• Perform other duties that may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Related Field.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• ACA, and ICAN Certification
• Master’s Degree is an advantage
• Knowledge of IFRS regulations, internal auditing, and public accounting.