The overall purpose of the role is to maintain the hospital's fixed asset inventory in line with established guidelines and accounting standards, while supporting accurate general ledger reporting and inventory control.
What you will do
Preparing monthly general ledger reconciliations, schedules, journals and variance analysis in line with established financial reporting standards and guidelines.
Preparing monthly financial statements and comprehensive audit-standard schedules and working paper files to support accurate financial reporting, audit readiness and compliance with accounting standards.
Receiving, tagging and recording hospital fixed assets in the general ledger and the asset card for ease of asset tracking.
Receiving and verifying hospital gases and fuel in liaison with the maintenance department.
Preparing fixed asset schedules and reconciling balances for use in the preparation of financial statements.
Providing information on the value of fixed assets to be disposed of, and updating or reconciling the fixed asset register upon disposal.
Depreciating the hospital's fixed assets on a monthly basis in line with financial reporting standards.
Confirming the physical location and existence of the hospital's fixed assets to ensure they tally with existing records.
Ensuring outsourced staff undertake stock taking in the hospital's pharmacies and preparing variance reports on a monthly basis.
Carrying out random counts and verifying expiries in the pharmacies, stores and other user departments, and preparing related reports.
Reviewing acceptable inventory levels in the departments based on optimal consumption reorder levels in order to prevent overstocking.
Responding to internal and external audit queries in line with requirements.
Any other responsibilities assigned to the job holder by the supervisor from time to time.
What you bring
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or another business-related field from a recognised institution.
A qualified accountant with relevant professional qualifications such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA-K) or ACCA.
A minimum of 5 years' experience in financial accounting, with 3 years at supervisory level.
Excellent understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Excellent grasp of financial and management accounting, taxation and relevant legislation.
Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Preparation of financial statements.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulations related to the health care sector.
Sound knowledge of the macroeconomic and microeconomic environment.
Working knowledge of financial information management systems.
Demonstrated ability to engage and influence senior-level leaders on key business priorities, issues and initiatives.
Communication skills, including presentation and facilitation skills.
Analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
Integrity and accountability.
Job Reference
Reference Number: TNH/HHR/GACA/05/2026
Number of Posts: 1
Application Process
If your background, experience and competence match the above specifications, send your application (cover letter and CV/resume) quoting the job reference number TNH/HHR/GACA/05/2026, together with testimonials and the full contact details of three (3) referees.
Only online applications will be accepted, sent to reach the undersigned not later than 5th June 2026:
Head of Human Resources, The Nairobi Hospital, P.O. Box 30026-00100, Nairobi.
The Nairobi Hospital does NOT charge recruitment fees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted at each stage of the recruitment process.
About the company
The Nairobi Hospital is a leading health care institution in Eastern Africa, operated by the Kenya Hospital Association. The hospital is driven by a passion for excellence and continuous improvement, and is currently delivering against its Strategic Plan (2025-2029), which guides best practice across both clinical and non-clinical functions in support of good patient outcomes.
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