Finance Manager

Description

City Eye Hospital

Compliance, Risk Management & Policy Leadership
• Lead enterprise risk oversight related to financial operations, procurement, credit exposure, and regulatory obligations.
• Ensure a strong internal control environment through policy enforcement, process audits, and internal training.
• Govern the implementation of financial, credit, and procurement policies, ensuring they remain relevant, enforceable, and aligned with organizational goals.
• Monitor legal and tax compliance across all functional areas and ensure alignment with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019).
• Serve as a champion for transparency, financial integrity, and accountability across all teams.

People Oversight & Institutional Support
• Provide high-level oversight of the Finance, Credit Control, and Procurement teams, ensuring role clarity, objective setting, and performance monitoring.
• Build functional capacity by mentoring and guiding team leads, identifying skill gaps, and supporting professional development.
• Promote interdepartmental collaboration by aligning finance and procurement workflows with clinical, administrative, and operational goals.
• Oversee systems improvement projects such as ERP enhancements, automation of reporting, and digitization of records.
• Handle all sensitive financial data with absolute discretion in line with City Eye Hospital policies and the Kenya Data Protection Act 2019.

What You Bring
Education and Technical expertise
• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree in a business-related field is highly desirable.
• CPA (K)/ACCA certification is mandatory.
• 8-10 years of progressive financial leadership, including at least 5 years with team and cross-functional oversight responsibilities.
• Experience in healthcare or multi-site service organizations is a strong advantage.
• Track record in financial governance, policy development, and ERP systems oversight.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax laws, procurement compliance, and enterprise risk frameworks.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience overseeing ERP systems (preferably Dynamics 365 BC or similar).
• Highly skilled in financial modelling, cost control, and compliance audits.

Desired Competencies and Culture fit
• Strategic decision-making & analytical thinking
• High-level planning, monitoring, and reporting
• Excellent communication with executive presence
• Results-driven leadership and integrity
• Change management and cross-functional collaboration
• Policy formulation and enforcement
• Ethical and transparent leader who embodies: Faith-Inspired Service, Respect for People and Relentless Excellence

How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants should forward their documents to careers@cityeyehospital.or.ke by 17:00EAT, 22 August 2025 while keenly following the instructions below:
1. Subject: Finance Manager – [Your Name]
2. CV (PDF)
3. One page cover letter describing your biggest cashflow or turnaround win and KPIs achieved
4. Two professional referees (email & phone)