Accountant

Job Summary

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

DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION

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

TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY

Transformation targets

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

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

• At Netcare, our core value is care.
• We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.
• We care about the participation of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.
• We care about the truth in all our actions.
• We listen with empathy and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.

The Netcare Way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:

• Respect - I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• Identity - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• Dignity - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity
• Care - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care
• Compassion - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion
• Appreciation - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• Diversity- I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.