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Job Title:  Senior Cost and Management Accountant

Organisation: St. Francis Hospital Nsambya

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

About US:

St. Francis Hospital Nsambya strives to be a model health care facility of international status by providing sustainable quality Health care, training and research guided by our values of integrity, professionalism and hard work.

Job Summary:   The Senior Cost and Management Accountant is responsible for planning and monitoring the implementing of the Hospital’s financial strategies, analyzing prices and costs of the Hospital services and supplies, providing accurate and timely financial information to management, and providing insights to support effective decision-making within the hospital in line with the Hospital policies and procedures

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing and analyzing the Hospital financial reports, such as cost reports, variance reports, and profitability reports in line with the Hospital Financial Manual
• Developing and implementing cost control measures, such as standard costing, variance analysis, and budgeting
• Monitor the preparation of the Hospital annual budgets, periodic financial forecasts and monitor budget performance on a regular basis in line with the Hospital Financial Manual
• Prepare regular financial reports for management, highlighting key performance indicators and financial metrics in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Work closely with department heads to develop financial plans aligned with the hospital’s strategic objectives
• Collaborate with relevant departments to streamline financial processes and improve efficiency inline with the best practices for financial management within the hospital
• Establish and maintain a robust cost accounting system for the Hospital to accurately allocate costs across departments and services, monitor and analyze cost trend as per the Hospital mission and strategic objectives
• Monitor the implementation of the Hospital Financial Controls, regularly carry out risk assessments and mitigate financial risks as per the Hospital mission and strategic objectives
• Coach and mentor the Hospital staff in matters regarding the cost accounting and regularly make staff performance report to management as per the Hospital performance management guidelines

Ethical Conduct:

• Act always in such a manner to promote and safeguard the interest Hospital
• Perform all duties in accordance with all Hospital policies & procedures
• Maintenance of a safe and acceptable environment for patients and staff and taking appropriate action to ensure reporting incidents/ accidents/ complaints.

Health & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations according to hospital policies.
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations.
• In case of an accident or injury, seek medical attention immediately.
• Report and document all incidences and near misses.

Confidentiality:

• In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to the Hospital, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
• Information relating to the Hospital and employees, may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of an honors Degree in Commerce or Business Administration or Finance and other relevant courses from a recognized University
• Possession of ACCA or CPA or ACIB and other relevant professional qualification
• Membership to a professional association (s) is a must
• A Master’s qualification in any of the courses above is an added advantage
• Minimum of six (6) years experience in management accounting in an environment similar to St. Francis Hospital Nsambya with at least four (4) years in supervisory position from a reputable Institution
• He/she should have the following core competencies:
• Financial Management and Accounting
• Financial Risk assessment and Management
• Stakeholder Analysis and Management
• Communication
• ICT Skills
• Data Management and Analysis

Any clarification regarding this advert may be addressed to the Director of Human Resources within three days from the date of release for appropriate action.

How to Apply:

Applications should be set through the email: recruitment@nsambyahospital.or.ug

Please include your telephone number and email address contacts on the application.

Applicants should attach the following:

• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Copy of the National Identity Card.
• Detailed curriculum Vitae.
• Copies of the academic certificates and transcripts.
• Two recommendation letters from two of your referees.

Candidates who fail to provide the above documentation will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Deadline: 22nd March 2024 by 5.00 p.m.

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