- Oversee overall financial management, business analysis, and reporting.

- Ensure ongoing viability and a secure financial future in accordance with the organisation's charitable status, mission, and values.

- Manage, develop, and maintain all financial systems and internal controls.

- Provide advice and training to budget holders and staff on finance-related procedures, issues, and budgetary control.

- Advise the CEO, Steering Council, and Leader Council on financial strategy and its impact on the institution's objectives; provide input on the realism of objectives given the financial situation.

- Participate in financial, human resources, and strategic planning.

- Assist the council in sourcing prospects for future income through analysis of financial trends and market opportunities.

Areas of Responsibilities

Strategic Planning

- Perform accurate and effective cost analysis to facilitate key business decisions.

Accounting Management

- Manage and consolidate accounts for all units at appropriate frequencies.

- Ensure the integrity and accuracy of all accounted transactions.

- Maintain up-to-date Management Information Systems; provide information to stakeholders.

- Monitor and control accounts receivable and payable; ensure they remain within acceptable norms and avoid write-offs.

- Present accounts at board, council, and other required meetings.

- Ensure control over budget versus actual expenditure.

Financial Management

- Plan to ensure availability of funds when required.

- Liaison with banks and financial institutions for banking and loan operations.

- Liaison with insurance companies and third-party agencies for claims submission and recovery.

- Receive monthly Finance Compliance Certificates and reconciliations from units.

- Provide accurate and timely reporting on financial activity of individual projects.

Procurement Management

- Ensure all assets are appropriately insured; maintain up-to-date policies to prevent over/under insurance.

- Maintain accurate records of fixed assets and ensure their availability.

- Oversee purchasing to ensure correct quantity, timing, and price.

- Participate as a member of the capital purchase committee.

Budget Preparation

- Facilitate preparation of unit budgets and compile the overall organizational budget.

- Establish guidelines for budget and forecast preparation; prepare annual budget with CEO and Steering Council.

- Coordinate with projects department for project budgets, expenditures, and budgetary control.

- Assist unit and project heads with preparing budgets for funding applications.

Risk Management

- Monitor risk management policies and procedures to minimize project and organizational risks.

- Advise leadership on appropriate insurance coverage.

- Negotiate lines of credit or other appropriate bank financial services.

Information Systems

- Maintain Tally and integration with Medics systems.

- Evaluate needs for new technology to meet financial data processing, control, and reporting needs.

- Advise Information Systems Department on suitable technology, considering financial resources and requirements.

Statutory Compliance

- Ensure compliance with applicable laws (e.g., Income Tax, Service Tax) for filing returns and payment of dues.

- Liaise with internal and statutory auditors during audits.

Candidate Requirements

- Chartered Accountant with minimum of 8-10 years of experience in accounting and finance.

- Experience in financial operations within the hospital industry; experience working in an effective accounts and finance function in a fast-paced environment.

- Thorough knowledge of computerized accounting systems such as Tally.

- Proven team player with experience managing a minimum of 5 direct reportees.

- Flexible and able to work collaboratively in a team environment.