St. Gabriel General Hospital PLC was established in September 1996 and is the first private hospital of its kind in Ethiopia. St. Gabriel General Hospital has paved the way and continuous to provide access to healthcare for both the local and international community’s in Ethiopia.

Currently the hospital is seeking to fill the vacant position of Finance and Procurement Director.

Major Responsibilities: -

• The Director will analyze every day financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans.
• Perform financial analysis and reporting to management as per the reporting schedule
• Respond to accounting inquiries from management in a timely basis.
• Analyze costs, revenues, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within deadlines.
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process by liaising with external auditors.
• Administer and lead the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the respective directors of the company.
• Manage company cash flow and forecasting.
• Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; actively participate in the implementation of the various policy guidelines and manuals (Finance and Procurement).
• Follows-up on tax liabilities and other tax-relevant issues.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Ensures the registration of all the fixed assets of the company.
• Enforce the proper framework agreements, whenever required, for the procurement of goods and services in the company
• Develop and execute a long-term strategy to facilitate improvements for Procurement Services.
• Implement best practices in procurement and supplier management to support operational objectives.
• Maintain strong working relationships with strategic suppliers to assure cost, quality, and delivery targets are met.
• Update procurement strategies based on changing market conditions.

Required No. 

• One

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or any other related fields from a recognized university.
• At least 8 to 10 years’ experience in accounting/financial management, procurement and contracts management function. Of which 5 years and more are in managerial position.  
• Work experience in health care services or hospitals is advantageous.
• Recognized Professional certification is considered as a plus.

Required skills

• Experience in a senior financial-management role, partnering with executive staff, resulting in the development and implementation of creative financial management strategies.
• Proven experience as a Financial Manager/Director.
• Outstanding knowledge, understanding and experience on implementation of IFRS.
• Proficient user of Peachtree accounting and other relevant accounting software packages.
• Profound knowledge of pertinent local laws and practices in the areas of finances and procurement.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence – the ability to guide, direct and motivate staff. 
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines;