Assistant Accountant at Netcare

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Journal Entries & GL Accuracy

• Accurately process journal entries to the correct general ledger accounts and cost centres in line with financial reporting requirements.
• Communicate and process valid accruals to ensure expenses are captured in the correct accounting period, supporting accurate month-end closure.
• Provide assistance with additional tasks and projects as requested by the Accountant or Financial Manager.
• Ensure that the provision for bad debts journal entries is processed in line with the doubtful debt provision calculation.
• Able to investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts
• Ensure that the post-retirement provision expenses have been processed in line with the budget guidelines and the profit forecast guidelines.

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner and ensure reconciling items are followed up and cleared promptly
• Reconciling bank statements with internal records
• Intercompany Transactions
• Record and reconcile inter-company loan account transactions accurately, adhering to the monthly submission timetable

Processing of IFRS16 contracts

• Prepare monthly reconciliations between SAP-RE and GL’s
• Investigate and resolve SAP RE discrepancies
• Monitor the SAP-RE clearing accounts
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS16
• Collate supporting detail for the calculation of lease budget guidance
• GROWING WITH PASSIONATE PEOPLE

Personal and professional development

• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development
• Keep up to date with Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures
• Demonstrate Netcare way

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Accounting

Preferred

• 1 – 2 years’ experience
• Critical for identifying errors or inconsistencies
• Prioritizing tasks effectively, especially during month-end
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles
• Bank Reconciliations
• Strong spreadsheet skills, including formulas (VLOOKUP, SUMIF), pivot tables.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 -2 years of relevant work experience (internship or entry-level role in finance)
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (i.e. SAP).
• Exposure to healthcare or EMS industries is an advantage

KNOWLEDGE

Required

• Computer literate – MS Word, Excel, MS Team, Outlook, etc.
• Advanced Excel modelling skills.
• Good working knowledge of finance
• Attention to detail, accuracy and exceptional organising skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good understanding of the healthcare industry.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams.