Function : Finance/Administration
Facility : Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital
( Capetown )
A vacancy exists for Finance and Administration Manager based at Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital, reporting to Gavin Pike, Hospital Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the finance function for Life Vincent Pallotti Hospital and all its entities (Life Oncology, Life Rehabilitation, Life Renal and Life St Vincents) in line with accounting standards and within corporate governance protocols in support of Life Healthcare objectives and strategy.
Critical Outputs
Manage Growth Opportunities, accurate financial reporting & analysis
Periodic financial and related reports for management of the business, including, but not limited to monthly analysis of hospital results and measuring against approved budget and prior year
Formal periodic review of results with hospital Manco team to ensure functional managers understand the financial position of the hospital and matters for which they are accountable to
Continual review of Balance Sheet to monitor recoverability of assets and completeness of liabilities
Project Evaluations and Investment Committee submissions
Effective budgeting
Preparation and review of all budgets (including activities, capex, income statement, balance sheet, cashflow, and trending), in line with approved assumptions, strategic plan and group budget guidelines
Participate in hospital strategic planning to identify Capex projects, develop financial model for proposed Capex plan with local management and Enabling functions and Preparation of budget reports
Effective management of internal controls
Establish and maintain a strong financial control environment, managing the control of company assets, with special emphasis on cash and fraud prevention measures
Prepare annual review checklists and manage the internal control environment within the hospital
Co-ordinate Internal and External audits and achieve Green Internal Audit Ratings and External Audit reports that contain no financial issues more serious than “housekeeping” matters
Take ownership for statutory and secretarial compliance, with specific emphasis on dividends, Annual Financial Statements, share valuations & transactions and changes in ownership and directorship, regular board meetings including the preparation of minutes, review & distribution of Board Packs
Effective patient services management
Adhere to Patient Services & Credit Management Protocols and ensure credit management targets are met
Manage and minimise risk and achieve LHC targets regarding rejections, bad debts, case management write offs and reimbursement codes
Oversee pre-admission trends with relevant manager and manage appropriately
Identify problems and take remedial actions with relevant stakeholders
Effective governance and risk management
Manage compliance to the executive constraints per corporate governance, report deviations and take action where necessary
Effective quality management and customer relations
Achieve and improve quality metrics, continuously monitor and measure processes to maintain and approve same and actively lead and promote LHC quality drive
Manage data integrity and compliance to LHC protocols
Develop and maintain relationships with various internal and external stakeholders, conduct feedback surveys in order to monitor relationships and service levels, identify trends and implement remedial actions
Effective people management
Demonstrate visible leadership in respect of Life values, operating model and strategy
Actively sponsor Life initiatives and projects as it relates to hospital
Actively participate in hospital MANCO meetings, regional Shaka, RSRT meetings and forums
Actively lead and manage F&A and HOD feedback meetings and ensure participation from all parties to achieve strategic objectives
Recruit, retain, motivate and develop staff according to Life people policies and practices
Requirements
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or similar
CA (SA) or completed articles advantageous
Relevant experience, preferably commercial management in a services environment
Ability to learn industry specifics i.e. related healthcare terminology.
Computer proficiency (incl. MS Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Competencies
Problem-solving, analysis and judgement
Attention to detail
Resilience
Engaging diversity
Verbal & written communication skills
Influencing
Action orientation
Building relationships
Customer responsiveness
Organisational awareness
Excellence orientation
Ethical behaviour
Lead by example
Motivating and developing people
nicola.vandeventer@lifehealthcare.co.za
Closing dateWednesday, February 7, 2024
Internal applicants – Before making an application, you are requested to discuss your application with your line manager. External candidates will also be considered.
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Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.