Accountant – Kakamega

The accountant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the hospital, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective revenue management, statutory compliance, and robust internal controls to support sustainable healthcare service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage daily accounting functions, including cash management, receivables, payables, and the general ledger.
2. Prepare, review, and present monthly management accounts, financial statements, and variance analyses.
3. Support budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring of expenditures against approved budgets.
4. Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations and effective cash flow monitoring.
5. Oversee patient billing, invoicing, and revenue reconciliation across all service points.
6. Manage reconciliation and follow-up of SHA/SHIF, private insurance, and corporate claims.
7. Monitor debtor aging reports and lead recovery efforts for overdue accounts.
8. Ensure application of pricing, discounts, waivers, and write-offs in line with approved hospital policies
9. Prepare and submit statutory returns within prescribed timelines.
10. Coordinate internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations in a timely manner.
11. Review supplier invoices, payment schedules, and contracts for accuracy and compliance.
12. Monitor procurement expenditure and flag variances, irregularities, or budget overruns.
13. Maintain fixed asset registers, oversee depreciation, and conduct periodic asset verification.
14. Collaborate with stores and pharmacy teams to strengthen inventory management and cost controls.
15. Identify financial risks, leakages, and inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option).
2. CPA (K) Part II minimum.
3. Minimum of three years’ relevant accounting experience, with at least two years in a healthcare or hospital setting.
4. Proven experience in revenue cycle management and statutory compliance.
5. Solid knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and healthcare regulatory requirements.
6. High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.