Accountant at Cancercare SA

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and approve cashbooks, petty cash, and credit card transactions.
• Process and reconcile third-party doctor payments.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and patient statistics.
• Review general ledger accounts and investigate variances.
• Ensure accurate and timely statutory submissions, including VAT and regulatory reports.
• Assist with budgets, annual financial statements, and external audits.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and perform reconciliations.
• Review balance sheet accounts and prepare a reconciliation file for review by the Senior Accountant.
• Conduct internal audits and recommend process improvements.
• Support the mentoring and training of Junior Accountants, in alignment with the Senior Accountant.
• Support the mentoring and training of Creditors Clerk, in alignment with the Senior Accountant.
• Upskill and support the wider organisation by guiding teams on finance processes, policies, and best practices.
• Perform general finance administration and ad hoc duties when required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree Financial Accounting or eqivalant.
• 3–5 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Strong knowledge of VAT, statutory submissions, and financial reconciliations.
• Experience with ERP accounting systems and online banking platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.