Job Purpose

• To coordinate the collection of budgetary inputs and collation of all budget estimates from all Directorates of the Hospital, including recurrent and capital expenditure estimates and internally generated funds and evaluate performance involving programme management, forecasting and developing efficient budget processes and procedures in all departments and units and to provide feedback

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the operating budget and forecast processes including preparation and communication fo the guidance and requirements to ensure timely and quality operational budget submissions of the hospital
• Seek new ways to improve efficiency, ensure effectiveness and achieve value for money
• Work in collaboration with expenditure control and financial reporting section to monitor and evaluate performance of actual expenditure against fiscal allocations
• To monitor financial operations to ensure compliance with laid down procedures
• Coordinate all cost-centre activities of the hospital
• To initiate activity towards evaluating financial performance in directorates and units and to provide feedback and make recommendations on cost saving measures
• Coordinate with Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation units in the preparation of the hospital budget
• Provide advice and technical assistance with cost analysis, fiscal allocations and budget preparation
• To assist in addressing audit queries
• To coordinate the collection and collation of financial data from all departments of the hospital, including recurrent and capital expenditures and internally generated funds
• To prepare monthly and annual report of the Directorates / Units for submission to Director of Finance and copy the Heads of Directorates, review financial, and explore alternative financing methods
• Consult with the Hospital's management and in collaboration with PME Unit, to ensure thatat budget adjustments are made in accordance with programme changes
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to timeline by the Director of Finance

Qualification Required & Experience

• Professional accountancy certification (CA,ICA,ACCA,CPA,CIMA) with at least 3 years post qualification experience
• Postgraduate qualification in Accounting or Finance (i.e Masters or equivalent)
• Evidence of leadership and continuing professional development and training in health management
• A minimum of 7 years working experience in the health sector of which 5 years should be at a senior management level
• A broad knowledge base and experience of KATH/MoH policies and operating procedures
• 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 administrative practices and office procedures / protocols
• Knowledge and understanding of the KATH / MoH administrative set up and policies

Thorough Understanding of:

• General ledger accounting practices
• Cost analysis
• Accounting principles
• Knowledge about computer and accounting software

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 2-paged vision statement (not exceeding 1200 words) for the position applied for.

Applications should reach the address below not later than 2 weeks from date of first publication

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

Or electronically through the following e-mail:

dhr@kath.gov.gh

Closing Date: 12 April, 2024