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Budgeting and Forecasting

• Support the Finance Manager in the development and monitoring of the hospital's annual budget.

• Collaborate with department heads to ensure accurate budget submissions.

• Support the Finance Manager in preparing financial forecasts and tracking budget variances.

  
  

Financial Reporting

• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for hospital management and external stakeholders.

• Provide insights into financial trends and variances.

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Accounts Payable and Receivable

• Oversee accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors and suppliers.

• Manage accounts receivable and work with billing departments to optimize revenue collection.

• Monitor cash flow and implement strategies to optimize working capital.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, such as the National Social Security Fund, Uganda Revenue Authority, URSB, FIA, etc.

• Prepare and submit necessary financial reports to regulatory agencies.

Financial Analysis

• Analyze financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and areas for revenue growth.

• Assist in financial modeling and decision-making processes.

Internal Controls

• Support the Finance Manager in developing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.

• Implement best practices to safeguard hospital assets and prevent fraud.

Audit and Taxation

• Support the Finance Manager to coordinate with external auditors and tax professionals during audits and tax filings.

• Provide support for the preparation of tax returns.

Staff Management

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial initiatives.

• Occupational Health & Safety function

• To work in such a way that does not cause injury to yourself, other co-workers or patients.

• Following & complying with H&S policies, processes & applying them to your own work activities, including using/wearing Personal Protective Equipment as required.

• Participating in activities directed at preventing harm & promoting well-being in the workplace Identifying, reporting & self-managing hazards where appropriate.

• Early and accurate reporting of incidents at work and raising issues of concern when identified.

Education and Professional Development

• Ensures own professional development to enhance own competencies through self-assessment and/or formal performance appraisal on regular basis according to the hospital (and own) professional development plan.

• Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and lifelong learning.

• Identifies personal development and training needs and work with the supervisor to, help facilitate education and professional development where possible.

• Maintains a good quality learning environment that supports continuing professional development, creativity and being proactive.

Spiritual Ministry

• Participates in the hospital’s Spiritual Ministry programs.

• Attend chapel and departmental bible studies with staff (depending on weekly schedule)

Any other official duties

• This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Co-worker must perform other tasks, duties, and projects as assigned, as a member of the Human Resources team.