General Ledger, Asset & Cost Accountant

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Opened in 1954, The Nairobi Hospital has excelled in medical expertise and services provision and has deservedly earned recognition throughout East Africa and beyond as an advanced diagnostic, treatment and referral centre. Expansive investment in latest technology and medical equipment has enabled us establish leadership in medical procedures both in Kenya and outside.
We take pride in our highly qualified professionals who deliver our mission everyday, translating their knowledge and expertise to internationally compliant practices in healthcare provision. Courtesy, consideration and unreserved respect towards our patients’ privacy, dignity and confidentiality has time and again helped us earn their trust and goodwill.
Our dedicated nursing staff provides professional care within a friendly and comfortable environment, ensuring that being in hospital is a more pleasurable and less anxious time for our patients and their families.

JOB SUMMARY

QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance or other business related fields from a recognized institution.Must be a qualified accountant with relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA.Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Financial Accounting with 3 years at supervisory level.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations, schedules, journals, and variance analysis in line with established financial reporting standards and guidelinesPrepare monthly financial statements and comprehensive audit-standard schedules and working paper files to support accurate financial reporting, audit readiness, and compliance with accounting standards.Receive, tag and record hospital fixed assets in the general ledger and the asset card for ease of asset tracking;Receive and verify hospital gases and fuel in liaison with maintenance department;Prepare fixed assets schedules and reconcile balances for use in preparation of financial statements;Provide information on the value of fixed assets to be disposed and update/reconcile the fixed asset register upon disposal;Depreciate the hospital’s fixed assets on a monthly basis in line with financial reporting standards;Confirm the physical location and existence of the hospital’s fixed assets to ensure fixed assets tally with existing records;Ensure outsourced staff undertake stock taking in the hospital’s pharmacies and prepare variance reports on monthly basis;Carry out random counts and verify expiries in the pharmacies, stores and other user departments and prepare related reports; review the acceptable inventory levels in the departments based on optimal consumption reorder levels in order to prevent overstocking;Respond to internal and external audit queries in line with requirements;Any other responsibilities assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time

REQUIRED SKILLS

Bookkeeping, Accounting, General ledger, Financial reporting, Financial analysis

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree