Job Purpose

• To provide efficient advice in the financial reporting systems and management of financial resource generated by the hospital

Duties and Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in ensuring that proper accounting records are maintained and internal control mechanisms in place are being adhered to and are operating well
• Ensure that payment policies of the hospital are implemented in accordance with financial regulations
• Ensure that financial operations conform with the laid down procedures
• Lead in the development of systems for monitoring expenditure and payment of transactions
• Develop accounting systems and documents to support the input and handling of accounting transactions, information and reports
• Ensure monthly bank reconciliation with all the hospital cash books for each source of funds
• Keep withholding taxes lodger and ensure prompt payment of taxes to internal revenue service
• Provide leadership for the analysis, investigators and identification of expenditure transaction errors and resolve at queries and discepancies
• Lead in the designing and formatting of database, spreadsheets to meet specific reporting formats
• Lead in the preparation of age analysis of debt and payments due to suppliers
• Prepare periodic (weekly, quarterly, et) financial reports to the Director of Finance
• Lead in the preparation of statutory and regulatory reports as stated in the ATF and FAR
• Facilitate the implement of the appropriate sections of IPSAS, PFM, FAR and other relevant acts
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time by the Director of Finance

Qualification Required & Experience

• Professional Accountancy Certification (CA, ICA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA) with at least 3 years of post qualification experience
• Postgraduate qualification (Masters or higher) in Accounting / Finance of related field of speculation will be an added advantage
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional develpoment and training health management
• A minimum of 10 years of working experienc in the health sector, 5 years of which should be at a senior management level
• A broad knowledge base experience and understanding of KATH/MoH policies and operating procedures and protocols
• Experience in project financing, planning and appraisal
• Broad knowledge base of financial rules and regulations particularly with regard to public/health sector
• Knowledge of general administration practices and office procedures / protocols

Skills, Abilities and Personal Qualities

• Demonstrated human relation skills
• Effective communication skills
• Computer skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Ability to organise and manage workload, work under pressure to meet light deadlines
• Ability to design financial spreadsheets and analyse data and information
• Ability to demonstrate and participate in effective team working
• Excellent written and vernal communication skills
• Ability to work, lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated ability to work on own initiative
• Commitment to provide excellent patent service required
• Smart and understanding
• Integrity, flexibility, enthusiasm, motivations, courteous, trustworthy

Location: Kumasi

How To Apply For The Job

Interested persons are to submit their application letters together with detailed CVs, names of three referees (who will be willing to provide confidential report on them) and a 2-page vision statement (not exceeding 1200 words) for the position applied for:

Applications should be send to the address below:

The Chief Executive
Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital
P.O.Box 1934
Kumasi

Or email to:

dhr@kath.gov.gh

Closing Date: 15 February, 2023