Senior Finance Officer at Peridot Forte Solutions Consulting

Summary of Job

• The Senior Finance Officer is responsible for all aspects of financial management of the clinic’s projects and day-to-day activities, ensuring compliance with the organization’s policies and procedures as well as the parent organization’s regulations.
• The Senior Finance Officer will also design the yearly budget and plan for the organization, under the supervision of the Chief Finance Officer.

Responsibilities

• Maintains specified clinics financial records; maintains and reconciles account ledgers; maintains and enters monthly journal entries, maintains and reconciles bank accounts Analyzes accounts to trace discrepancies or errors, and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Apply basic accounting knowledge and techniques to all areas of work, including routine costing and variance analysis
• Assist in clinic's compliance with established policies and regulatory standards, including safety, environmental and legal requirements, and policies and procedures, both internal and external
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Management of financial operations in all branches of the Clinics and affiliated programs, in accordance with the company’s policies; including systems for cash flow management, consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Train and supervise finance staff in the organization.
• Maintain banking relations, plan and monitor company cash flow requirements to ensure the smooth running of the clinics
• Prepare monthly standard accounting submissions to the Management, for review by the Finance and Administration Manager, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, expenditures by cost center/project, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner
• Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance
• Analyze and report fiscal activity, make recommendations and take appropriate action to reduce the cost of providing services
• Prepare monthly management reports to the Business and Admin Manager and Senior Management as required, including detailed profit and loss statements, expenditures by cost center, and other financial information, in a timely and accurate manner
• Support Business and Admin Manager in preparation of ad hoc reports for presentation to stakeholders
• Assist Business and Admin Manager in developing annual budgets
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Participate in financial standards setting and in the forecast process
• Provide input into the department’s goal-setting process
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Direct month-end and year-end close process
• Collaborate to develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Liaise with our Chief Financial Officer and Business and Admin Manager to improve financial procedures

Requirements

• First Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant discipline
• A minimum of 5 years related experience with at least 3 years’ experience in healthcare sector preferred.
• Certifications such as CFP, ANAN, ACCA, ICAN is an added advantage
• Demonstrated experience and skills with budget preparation and analysis, financial reporting preparation and presentation, and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports
• Strong accounting skills and experience, including the management of general ledger, journal entries, payroll, payables, and balance sheet
• Advanced computer skills in Google Suite programs, particularly Google Sheet
• Prior staff supervisory experience and strong organizational skills are desired
• Excellent oral and written English skills
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Accounting Supervisor, chief or Senior Accountant
• Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures
• In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Awareness of business trends
• Hands-on experiences with accounting software packages, like FreshBooks and QuickBooks. Previous knowledge of Odoo will be an advantage
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables