Accountant

The accountant will maintain accurate financial records, ensure statutory compliance, strengthen internal controls, support budgeting processes, and safeguard the facility’s financial integrity. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with accounting standards and healthcare financial regulations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely payments and collections.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and ensure proper cash flow management.
• Oversee payroll processing and ensure accurate statutory remittances (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF/NHIF, Housing Levy, etc.).
• Support budget preparation, monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Strengthen internal controls to prevent fraud, financial leakage, and misappropriation of funds.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support internal and external audits and implement corrective action plans.
• Monitor departmental expenditure against approved budgets.
• Maintain proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions.
• Provide financial data to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Assist in procurement, financial verification, and supplier payment validation.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives in line with SafeCare accreditation standards.

Job Qualifications & Skills 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, or related field.
• At least CPA Part II
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a healthcare or institutional setting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.