Cost Accountant

Mater Misericordiae Hospital is a prominent healthcare provider in East and Central Africa, dedicated to offering exceptional, compassionate, and Christ-centered healthcare services through an innovative and competent workforce.

This role at Mater Misericordiae Hospital involves contributing to the delivery of affordable and competitive healthcare by meticulously tracking costs, managing financial records for projects, and informing strategic decisions. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in ensuring efficient financial operations and optimizing service packages.

1. Generate financial insights and maintain accurate records for infrastructure and donor-funded projects to support decision-making.
2. Coordinate with accounts payable to manage payments, liquidity, and financing costs, preventing project delays and cost overruns.
3. Track direct and indirect input costs for inpatient and outpatient services, identifying areas for improvement to ensure affordable care.
4. Collect and review feedback from various stakeholders on existing care packages to enhance offerings and maintain market competitiveness.
5. Design and cost new care packages in collaboration with relevant parties, ensuring compliance with legal and quality standards.
6. Keep financial records for all infrastructure projects precise and current.
7. Monitor care costs and provide relevant analytical insights.
8. Periodically assess the Hospital's service packages against market trends and patient needs.
9. Develop proposed packages to boost the Hospital's responsiveness and competitive edge.
10. Assist in the preparation of annual budgets as required.
11. Support the preparation of audit schedules when assigned.
12. Perform other related duties as necessary.

1. Hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
2. Possess CPA Section IV / ACCA Part II certification.
3. Have a minimum of two years of relevant work experience.
4. Demonstrate a high level of integrity.
5. Possess strong working knowledge of accounting reconciliation processes and cash management functions.
6. Be an analytical thinker.
7. Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills.
8. Have good verbal and written communication skills.