Director of Finance and Administration

About the role

The Director of Finance and Administration will lead the establishment and management of finance, accounting and administrative functions for St Jude Memorial Hospital, a newly commissioned facility in Marina, Anambra. This senior position reports to the Chief Medical Director and Chief Operating Officer and is responsible for delivering accurate financial information and efficient administrative support.

Key responsibilities

• Design and operate finance, accounting and administrative systems from the start of hospital operations.
• Prepare annual budgets, cash‑flow forecasts, management accounts and periodic performance reports.
• Maintain accurate books, reconciliations, and enforce internal controls over revenue, billing, payroll, procurement and inventory.
• Coordinate patient billing, HMO invoicing, receivables follow‑up and daily revenue reconciliation.
• Oversee payroll administration, employee records, leave documentation and other HR processes.
• Ensure compliance with tax, pension, insurance, labour and financial‑reporting requirements and support internal and external audits.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related discipline.
• Professional qualification such as ACA, ACCA or ANAN is an advantage.
• Minimum five years of relevant finance or administration experience, including at least two years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in a hospital or regulated service environment is preferred.
• Willingness to reside in or relocate to the Isuofia area.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Good working knowledge of accounting, payroll and hospital information systems.

What we offer

• NGN 300,000 monthly salary.
• Four weeks of annual leave.
• Opportunity to establish financial and administrative systems for a newly built hospital.
• Professional development and career‑growth opportunities.