DUTY STATION       : Lifelink Hospital and Lifelink Medical Centre

DEPARTMENT         : Accounts and Finance

POSITION                 : Deputy Finance Manager

REPORTS TO            : Finance Manager

INTERFACES WITH : Heads of Departments, Senior Management Team, External parties.

OVERALL, JOB PURPOSE

The Deputy Finance Manager plays a strategic leadership role in supporting the Finance Manager in driving financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and business growth across the facilities. The overall purpose is to oversee financial operations of the facilities, financial reporting and compliance. The incumbent ensures efficient management of receivables, payables, cashflow, budgeting and financial reporting while maintaining strong internal controls within a complex healthcare environment. The role also plays a key role in improving financial performance, supporting operational decision making, staff motivation and strategic leadership for finance and accounts department.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting or Commerce from a recognized University OR fully qualified Chartered Accountant (CPA/ACCA).
• Must have completed professional accounting qualification (ACCA or CPA)
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive work experience with at least two of those years in a leadership position.
• Master’s degree in business administration or related discipline is an added advantage
• Strong exposure to financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and performance management.
• Experience of working with a medical facility is an added advantage.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Professional Knowledge: Strategic financial management, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, financial modeling and analytical capability.
• Leadership and stakeholder management skills including but not limited to assertiveness, ability to manage a team, able to make good decisions and solve problems.
• Knowledge of healthcare financial systems and regulations
• Good oral and written communication skills. Ability to clearly and concisely convey/report/present information orally or in writing to all partners to ensure that its well understood.
• Change management and process improvement capability
• Good interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of taxation and statutory compliance
• Self-motivated, result-oriented, and able to work under minimum Supervision
• High level of integrity and professional judgment

• Strategic Financial Leadership and team management
• Financial Planning, Budgeting & Performance Management
• Revenue Optimization & Financial Sustainability
• Governance, Risk & Internal Controls
• Management Reporting & Decision Support
• Systems Improvement & Transformation and processes
• Quality Assurance
• Information and records management
• Taxation and Compliance