Finance / Project Manager at JM Associates

• We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading hospital located in Embu, Kenya. They are seeking an experienced and highly organized professional to join their team as a Finance and Project Manager on a contract basis. This is an on-site role, and the ideal candidate will be required to relocate to Embu for the duration of the contract.
• The initial contract is for a period of three (3) months, with the possibility of renewal up to one year, subject to performance and mutual agreement.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting and accounting;

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal management, the board of directors, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of financial reports to regulatory bodies.
• Provide insights into financial trends and variances, offering recommendations for corrective actions.
• Oversee development of standard operating procedures
• Procurement and inventory management

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Lead the development of the annual budget in collaboration with department heads.
• Prepare financial forecasts to anticipate future financial trends and resource needs.
• Track budget variances and provide explanations for significant differences between budgeted and actual results.

Treasury Management

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness (billings, claims and collections)
• Monitor cash flow, manage cash balances, and optimize working capital.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with audit requirements and timely resolution of audit findings.
• Team Management and Training
• Supervision and capacity building of accounting function staff

Project Management:

• Develop project plans, timelines, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Prepare and present project status reports to hospital leadership and stakeholders.

Skills and Qualifications Required

• A Business related degree or the equivalent combination of education training and work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial management preferably in the healthcare industry is required as well as one or more relevant professional certifications (i.e. CPA, ACCA)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Proficiency in financial management software, project management tools, and Microsoft Office suite.
• Proven leadership abilities and experience in managing cross-functional teams