JOB DETAILS:
Department: Finance
Position: Finance Manager
Reports to: CFO
Interfaces with: Deputy FM, Senior Managers, Billing, Credit Control, Procurement Duty Station: Kampala

Client Brief
Our Client is part of the healthcare cluster of CIEL Group, and is a leading healthcare provider in Uganda and the region, delivering the most caring medical expertise, always putting our patients first.

Job brief
The Finance Manager will take responsibility for the Financial Planning, Management & Control of the organization and its associated companies in line with Accounting Standards, developing and implementing the organization’s financial policies and strategies, and ensuring the most effective use of the organization’s finances.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Planning, coordinating and supervising all the activities and providing specialist financial advice, to the CEO/CFO/FC and Management.
• Preparation and presentation of periodic financial information within the agreed timelines, ensuring accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.

• Budget preparations and monitoring for the most effective and efficient use of financial resources. (Budgeting)
• Cash flow and working capital planning and management.

• Tax management, planning and ensure accurate and timely submission of statutory returns.

• Maintain and effectively manage the C-lab fixed assets register & Inventory
• Ensure integrity of the general ledger financial information and that all reconciliations are prepared and reviewed on a timely basis.

• Provide leadership to the Finance team including skills development.
• Responsible for overseeing the Billing and collections processes and ensuring sufficient controls are in place.
• Develop a rapport with the Hospital’s insurance partners and schedule meetings every two months to manage C-Lab’s key relationships.

• Oversee C-Lab’s financial reporting process and ensuring the agreed reporting timelines are met.
• Ensuring completeness and accuracy of all balance sheet reconciliations through monthly reviews evidenced through sign offs.
• Tracking and monitoring C-Lab’s borrowings and ensuring that the appropriate agreements are in place.
• Specialist and patient management and reviewing all fees paid out to the respective doctors on a monthly basis.
• Procurement and supply management with focus on cost control

Experience, Skills and Qualifications:
• A business or accounting degree
• Master’s degree in business/Finance would be an added advantage
• Qualified Certified Accountant
• Minimum 7 years of post-qualification in similar working environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical and People Management skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Business acumen coupled with financial prudence and customer focus
• Ability to multi-task effectively and drive performance within teams