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• Monitors the General Ledger and reports on all accounting
  discrepancies in the entire Hospital GL, advises and corrects them for
  accuracy.
• Establishes well-documented systems for record keeping and
  accounting records management and ensures that the information therein is
  accessible when required and accurately disseminated.
• Reviews monthly reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts,
  including documentation to support all balances. In addition, performs
  timely internal compliance audits for Purchasing, Accounts Payable,
  Payroll, Treasury and Accounts Receivables to ensure accurate reporting.
• Supports the Accounts Payable Team as needed including reviewing all
  Accounts Payables’ transactions for proper and consistent account coding
  in the General Ledger. In addition, works closely with all responsible
  officers to ensure that transactions are captured timely to accurately
  close the monthly fiscal period.
• Works with the Cost and Management Accountant to perform month-end
  and year-end close processes for timely reporting and provides analysis
  for all balances in the General Ledger.

• Works with the Human Resources department, and ensures that earnings
  and deductions are accurate and completed in a timely manner in compliance
  with Hospital policies, local laws and employee contracts. Makes all the
  necessary payroll entries in the Hospital General Ledger and maintains all
  the records required.
• Ensures and confirms before any payroll payments are made that all
  industry standards and accounting laws applicable are followed and accurately
  applied. In addition, ensures that payroll related Statutory Reports and
  Payroll Tax Returns are accurate and timely filed.
• Responds to payroll inquiries and requests by all employees and
  other internal and external users of payroll data.  Researches and troubleshoots payroll
  discrepancies, and resolves any payroll related issues including passing
  of adjusting journals in the General Ledger.

• Manages the Fixed Asset Register of the Hospital (Intangible and
  Tangible) and ensures that fixed asset additions, disposals, depreciations
  and retirements are recorded properly according to the company’s policies
  and procedures.
• Creates controls, manages and recommends systems of internal
  controls and procedures in relation to management of fixed assets in the
  Hospital. Manages the coding and engraving processes of all fixed assets.
• Investigates the potential obsolescence of fixed assets, Conducts
  periodic impairment reviews for intangible assets and Conducts periodic
  physical inventory counts of all Hospital fixed assets.
• Conducts analyses related to fixed assets as requested by Management
  including disposals, special audits, among others. Responsible for
  preparing audit schedules relating to fixed assets, and assists the
  auditors in their inquiries.
• Tracks companywide expenditures for fixed assets in comparison to
  the capital budget and Management authorizations.

• Assists the Head of Department in the development, documentation and
  implementation of departmental accounting standards and ensures that all
  our accounting transactions comply with the law and support the Hospital’s
  values and investments.
• Manages the Annual Audit including ensuring that data for External
  Audit is timely prepared and available and statutory disclosures for
  year-end external reporting are done while ensuring a harmonious
  relationship with the external auditors.
• Prepares tax returns and other statutory returns and calculates
  taxes/obligations owed; complies with law/tax requirements around payment
  and reporting

• Conducts detailed risk analyses to assess potential losses and
  material errors and manage departmental compliance to set standards and
  IFRS
• Participates in development and detailed review of annual operating
  budgets and performance projections.
• Responds to requests for information from Corporate, Internal Audit
  and other internal management.

• The ideal candidate must hold a degree in Business
  Administration/Commerce with a bias in Accounting
• Must be a Qualified Accountant (ACCA or CPA)
• Three to five years of experience in a similar role will be an added
  advantage
• IFRS Knowledge
• Proficiency with MS- Office, SAP ERP Knowledge will be an added
  advantage.
• Excellent Communicator both verbal and written
• Coaching and mentoring skills
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw
  valid conclusions
• Ability to embrace change Management
• Provides attention to detail
• Deadline-orientated with ability to stick to time constraints

• Cover letter, clearly indicating the Position for which you are
  applying and describing how you meet the minimum requirements;
• Updated Curriculum Vitae/ Resume, with names, contact telephone
  number, and email address of three (3) professional referees. At least one
  of the referees must be a prior or current direct supervisor
• Copies of Academic Transcript and Certificates.

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