SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
Key Roles and responsibilities

  • Ensuring all transactions are posted timely and accurately
  • Assisting with the preparation of the month-end schedules
  • Daily and monthly reconciliation.
  • Assist with monthly reconciliations for the Company bank accounts.
  • Ensuring financial controls are adhered to.
  • Assist with the preparation of payments to suppliers and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with all tax regulations e.g. returns submitted and taxes paid on time.
  • Receiving and authenticate invoices and/ or statements from suppliers checking for accuracy, procurement process and supporting documents.
  • Ensuring that expenses are duly supported by an Invoice, Delivery Note, Goods Received Note, LPO/Contract, Purchase Requisition etc.
  • Handle queries from creditors as they arise and on a timely basis.
  • Managing the filing and archiving of all the documents related to creditors handled.
  • Participate in and support internal and external audits by producing the required data and supporting documents and/ or schedules.
  • Maintain digital and physical financial records.
  • Maintenance of fixed asset register and assist in monthly depreciation and schedules.
  • Annual asset verification and tagging.
  • Assist with ad-hoc financial requests.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • B.Com or BA in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant field
  • Relevant certification (e.g. CFA/CPA) Competencies
  • 3-5 years’ work experience as a Senior Accountant
  • Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
  • Familiarity with finance regulations
  • Good math skills and the ability to spot numerical errors
  • Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting
  • Proficiency in Excel and experience of using accounting software a bonus
  • A proactive approach to work, the ability to handle multiple tasks, and to maintain a high-quality standard when working under time pressure.
  • Good communication skills and interpersonal skills

How to apply

Note: All applications must be addressed to the office of the Medical Director, Kumi Hospital. Attach your CV, cover letter, and confidential letters from two referees and relevant academic documents as a single PDF document.

Deadline for receiving applications is: Friday November 25, 2022; 5:00pm

Detailed Job advert can be accessed at https://kumihospital.org/pages/E03.htm

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The list of shortlisted candidates will be displayed on the Kumi Hospital Noticeboard

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