Accountant at Discovery Limited

Key Purpose

• To take responsibility for the entire financial reporting function of various Discovery administered resctricted medical schemes. From the processing of journals up to the preparation of management accounts and reporting to the Council for Medical Schemes.

Areas of responsibility may include but not limited to

• Preparation of journals and management accounts
• Month-end reconciliations (balance sheet and income statement)
• Completion and submission of statutory returns
• Liaising directly with relevant external parties (Clients, auditors, service providers)
• Maintaining and Enhancing Internal Financial Controls 

Personal Attributes and Skills

• Attention to detail
• Reliable
• Motivated
• Team player
• Self-driven in a work from home environment
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Good time management skills
• Analytical thinker
• Proficient in Excel
• Working Independently

Education and Experience

• Accounting degree or equivalent
• 1-2 years’ experience in an accounting role
• Good understanding of accounting principles and application thereof
• MS Outlook
• Intermediate level Excel

Advantageous

• 1 year experience within a finance reporting environment
• Sage Pastel