Accountant- Busia

We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our Accounting teams; Overall Responsibility The accountant will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the hospital, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective revenue management, statutory compliance, and robust internal controls to support sustainable healthcare service delivery. Key Responsibilities: - Manage daily accounting functions, including cash management, receivables, payables, and the general ledger. - Prepare, review, and present monthly management accounts, financial statements, and variance analyses. - Support budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring of expenditures against approved budgets. - Ensure timely and accurate bank reconciliations and effective cash flow monitoring. - Oversee patient billing, invoicing, and revenue reconciliation across all service points. - Manage reconciliation and follow-up of SHA/SHIF, private insurance, and corporate claims. - Monitor debtor aging reports and lead recovery efforts for overdue accounts. - Ensure application of pricing, discounts, waivers, and write-offs in line with approved hospital policies - Prepare and submit statutory returns within prescribed timelines. - Coordinate internal and external audits and implement audit recommendations in a timely manner. - Review supplier invoices, payment schedules, and contracts for accuracy and compliance. - Monitor procurement expenditure and flag variances, irregularities, or budget overruns. - Maintain fixed asset registers, oversee depreciation, and conduct periodic asset verification. - Collaborate with stores and pharmacy teams to strengthen inventory management and cost controls. - Identify financial risks, leakages, and inefficiencies and recommend corrective actions. Job Requirements - Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Accounting/Finance option). - CPA (K) Part II minimum. - Minimum of three years’ relevant accounting experience, with at least two years in a healthcare or hospital setting. - Proven experience in revenue cycle management and statutory compliance. - Solid knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and healthcare regulatory requirements. - High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.