• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance.

• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA CIMA would be an added advantage.

• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably in the healthcare setting.

• Minimum of one (1) years of experience supervising other staff.

• Strong understanding of “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” and methodologies.

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.

• Knowledge of which government agencies are to be interfaced with for given legal or regularly issues with regard to accounting of record keeping.

• Experience with financial and accounting software applications

• Computer knowledge in accounting packages, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access

• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.

• Ability to handle or process confidential documents or material in an appropriate manner.

• Must uphold professional integrity.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance.

• Professional qualifications such as ACCA, CPA CIMA would be an added advantage.

• Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably in the healthcare setting.

• Minimum of one (1) years of experience supervising other staff.

• Strong understanding of “Generally Accepted Accounting Principles” and methodologies.

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.

• Knowledge of which government agencies are to be interfaced with for given legal or regularly issues with regard to accounting of record keeping.

• Experience with financial and accounting software applications

• Computer knowledge in accounting packages, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access

• Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.

• Ability to handle or process confidential documents or material in an appropriate manner.

• Must uphold professional integrity.

Processing and management of financial transactions

• Ensure proper entry of all accounting transactions under GAAP principles and proper storage of all documentation for financial transactions.

• Ensure timely submission of monthly financial reports, government reports, and other ad hoc reports as requested.

• Ensure that the fixed asset register is updated and managed on a timely basis.

• Ensure that all donor reports are submitted within the appropriate timelines.

• Ensure timely management of payroll and payment of salaries/wages.

• Ensure that all taxes, deductions and payments are made and accounted for.

• Support the Finance Manager in providing oversight and responsibility for cash flow management.

• Maintain and improve appropriate systems on internal control to safeguard finances and assets.

• Liaise with auditors with respect to CURE’s audit requirements and support the annual audit process.

• Liaise with local auditors to ensure that the organization is compliant with existing legislation.

• Oversee subordinate staff members in the finance department and monitor the workloads and priorities of the team.

• Provide for the development and implementation of training plans for subordinate staff members in the finance department.

• Work with other finance staff to ensure coverage and performance of accounting functions.

• Represents the hospital at financial related meetings as required.

Maintain a functional Xledger accounting system for easy storage and retrieval of data

• Ensure proper entry of all accounting transactions into Xledger.

• Ensure timely entry of all accounting transactions into Xledger.

• Review Xledger transactions entered by subordinates and correct any errors.

Prepare and facilitate annual audit.

• Actively involved in maintaining an internal control system.

• Maintain at all times standard records for audit.

• Provide relevant information for auditors as requested.

Occupational Health & Safety function

• To work in such a way that does not cause injury to yourself, other co-workers or patients.

• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.

• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

• Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified.

Education and Professional Development

• Ensures own professional development to enhance own competencies through self-assessment and/or formal performance appraisal on regular basis according to the hospital (and own) professional development plan;

• Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and lifelong learning.

• Identifies personal development and training needs and work with the supervisor to, help facilitate education and professional development where possible.

• Maintains a good quality learning environment that supports continuing professional development, creativity and being proactive.

Spiritual Ministry

• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.

• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)