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Job Title: Senior Accountant
Organisation: Women’s Hospital
International
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Application Deadline: 28th March 2014
Job Description:
Responsibilities;
• Establish, maintain and coordinate the
effective implementation of compliant accounting standards and accounting
control procedures for the preparation and provision of monthly, quarterly and
annual financial reports to management and statutory agencies as per
international Accounting Standards and hospital’s policies and procedures.
• Develop Hospital Financial Manual
• Preparation, analysis and presentation of
comprehensive, timely, reliable and compliant financial reports; analysis of
expenditure and revenue trends and recommendation of appropriate budget levels
to help guide management in decision- making. Maintain stringent financial
controls systems in order to monitor budget against expenses.
• Supervise, train and mentor accounting
support staff for continuous improvement of department and its capacity to meet
hospital’s financial objectives.
• Reconcile bank statements, cash receipts
and prepare payments for judicious settlement of approved outstanding
obligations (internal and external) and provide proper evidence to support all
expenditures including forensic audit of all transactions.
• Design, document, implement and monitor the
appropriate internal controls to deliver sound financial management.
• Perform other duties and participate in
other activities as directed by management.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate will be
a seasoned Finance or Accounting professional with at least six years
experience, have very good financial management experience at senior management
level, excellent report writing and analytical skills, posses a degree in
commerce, accounting or finance, a Masters in Accounting/Business
Administration is an added advantage, professional qualifications (CPA and/
CIMA/CIFA or ACCA). Knowledge of SAP or similar ERP package in a healthcare setting
and Membership of ICSA would be an added advantage.
How to Apply:
To apply, please send your
updated CV and cover letter with current contact info and relevant supporting
documents (.pdf or MS-Word files ONLY, no image files) to:
hr@womenshospital.net Ref;
Senior Accountant No phone
calls please, those matching our criteria will be contacted for an interview.
