Accountant at Netcare

• The Financial Accountant is responsible for the supervision of the accounting function and providing full financial support within the Hospital.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Financial Accounting

• Prepare the Hospital financial and management statements according to group guidance on International Financial Reporting Standards by consistently applying Netcare’s accounting, supported by reasonable estimates.
• Produce accurate and timeous financial and management analysis and reporting.
• Analyse and report on balance sheet reconciliations, cost and benchmarking implications and results.
• Prepare management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Analyse and report on budget variances.
• Compilation and submission of departmental cost centre reports and liaising with line managers on budget and expenditure monitoring
• Maintenance of general ledger accounts and preparation of accurate balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintenance of the integrity, accuracy and completeness of respective accounting records and information systems
• Analytical reviews of costs and expenditure to aid EXCO and line management in decision making
• Display functional knowledge and understanding to support with the submission of statutory submissions such as VAT201 and IT14SD
• Supervision and management of the Procurement & Purchasing Department
• Maintain fixed assets register, perform physical asset verifications and compile reconciliations
• Coordinate quarterly stock counts, perform spot checks, and adjust accordingly in GL
• Managing of risk and reviewing of internal controls as well as compilation of risk reviews
• Ensure complete familiarisation of Netcare’s financial policies, as revised from time to time
• Supervision of staff in Finance Department
• Supervision of documentation storage and retention

ACCELERATING TRANSFORMATION

Transformation targets

• Embrace the transformation goals as set out by the transformation committee by fostering a culture of inclusivity in work and relationships.

GROWING WITH PASSIONATE PEOPLE

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of the team to achieve goals.

Personal and professional development

• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Ensure that managerial behaviours are modelled and aligned to the Netcare values.
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

Essential

• A relevant 3-year B Com degree or Advanced diploma qualification, with Financial Accounting 3, at NQF level 7.

Preferred

• A higher degree in Accounting or equivalent NQF 8 qualification.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Financial Department, at least 3 years at a supervisory capacity
• Proven management/interpersonal skills.
• Initiative and independent decision making.

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Intermediate computer literacy essential: SAP, MS-Office
• Proven financial accounting experience.