Korle Bu Teaching Hospital is an agency of the Ministry of Health and headed by a Board. It is responsible for tertiary healthcare delivery, teaching, research and conducting outreach services to other parts of the country.

Object of the Position
To ensure the efficient management of the Hospital’s finances.

Duties and Responsibilities

•   To lead in the development and implementation of the financial policies of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital in accordance with financial regulations and financial operations to ensure compliance with laid down procedures
•   Ensure financial information is processed in accordance with laid down procedures
•   Monitor and evaluate performance of actual expenditure against fiscal allocations
•   Advise Management and the Board on all financial matters, policies and procedures of the Hospital
•   Design and implement systems for the maintenance of records and accounts to show the financial position of the Hospital at all times
•   Establish proper financial regulations, supervise accounting methods in operation and recommend any improvement.
•   Ensure that accounting and other financial manuals are regularly updated to meet the demands of the Hospital at all times
•   Establish and maintain appropriate internal control systems to safeguard the Hospital’s assets
•   Prepare monthly and annual financial reports on operations of the Hospital
•   Collaborate with Sub-BMCs of the Hospital in the preparation of the annual budgets of the Hospital
•   Assist in addressing audit queries at the Hospital
•   Take custody of all public and trust money including value books
•   Initiate activities towards evaluating financial performance of Sub-BMCs of the Hospital and provide feedback.
•   Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Duration
It is a four (4) year renewable contract based on satisfactory performance and conduct. The applicant should be able to serve at least a full term of four (4) years before reaching the compulsory retirement age.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Chartered Accountant with Postgraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
•   A postgraduate qualification in planning or management will be an added advantage
•   Evidence of continuous professional training
•   Leadership and management training
•   Ten (10) years post qualification experience in Accounting role with at least 5 years in management position.
•   Knowledge of Public Sector Accounting Regulations

Skills and abilities

•   Ability to provide diagnostic and analytical accounting information and develop meaningful reports for management decision-making
•   Ability to work for long hours and meet tight schedules
•   Proactive, analytical and goal oriented
•   Good Leadership skills
•   Good interpersonal  and team building skills
•   Ability to demonstrate and participate in effective team working
•   Demonstrate flexibility and a methodological approach to work
•   Ability to take initiative and to influence others positively
•   Excellent computing skills

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested candidates are to forward their applications together with supporting documents, a statement of applicant’s vision for the Hospital, detailed Curriculum Vitae,  telephone numbers and names and addresses of three (3) referees to the address below, two weeks from the date of first publication of the advertisement.

AG. CHIEF ADMINSTRATOR
KORLE BU TEACHING HOSPITAL
P.O.BOX KB77
KORLE BU

or email to: cynthyboat@kbth.gov.gh

Closing Date: 20 January, 2014

•   CONDITIONS OF SERVICE: Very Attractive
•   Only short-listed applicants will be contacted