Technical Accountant at Discovery Limited

Job Description

• The Technical Accountant role is to provide strategic and technical financial support as well as reporting functions for business units within the Discovery health segment.

Key Outputs / Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Monitor and review new International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), amendments and interpretations issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)
• Identify and analyse new IFRS standards and amendments applicable to medical schemes and prepare impact analysis and implementation plans 
• Review and respond to technical financial queries and audit queries in respect of medical schemes
• Review and provide commentary and responses on circulars issued by regulators or other applicable industry bodies or forums  
• Review medical scheme annual financial statements and other reporting for accuracy and areas of improvement and compliance with respective standards
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Key Outputs

• Preparation and presentation of monthly Management Accounts
• Technical accounting
• Cost centre budgeting and analysis
• Adhoc financial analysis

Experience and Qualifications

• Must be a qualified Chartered Accountant SA - CA (SA)
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience
• Must be a registered SAICA
• Experience with Medical Scheme Financial reporting
• Detailed knowledge and practical implementation of IFRS 17 – Insurance Contracts
• Competent with MS Office, especially Excel, Word and Outlook