Accountant

Jackie Cory Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing healthcare management organisation is looking for a dynamic Accountant to join their finance team in Gqeberha. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance. Responsibilities include preparing management accounts, performing VAT calculations, and engaging with Facility Managers for financial support. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and a grasp of industry-specific requirements. This position offers an opportunity for growth within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and compliance.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and MS Office skills.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts.
• Perform VAT calculations, submissions, and reconciliations.
• Manage bank-related transactions and reconciliations.
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Engage with Facility Managers to resolve queries.
• Process month-end journals and financial data.
• Maintain and reconcile intercompany transactions and loan accounts.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors.
• Support cash flow forecasting and financial planning.
• Engage with Facility Managers to resolve queries and provide financial support.
• Contribute to ad hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

SAGE Intacct or Evolution Accounting

Financial reporting

Excel and MS Office skills

Understanding healthcare requirements

Tools

SAGE Intacct

Evolution Accounting

Job description

Accountant

Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)

Market-related salary

An established and growing healthcare management organisation is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance team in Port Elizabeth / GQ. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking to grow within a structured and impactful organisation. The successful candidate will be reporting to the Manager: Finance and Accounting and you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and supporting operational excellence across multiple facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts
• Perform VAT (VAT201) calculations, submissions, and reconciliations
• Submit EMP201 returns
• Manage bank-related transactions and reconciliations
• Review and approve creditors reconciliations
• Process month-end journals and financial data
• Maintain and reconcile intercompany transactions and loan accounts
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with audit preparation and liaise with external auditors
• Support cash flow forecasting and financial planning
• Engage with Facility Managers to resolve queries and provide financial support
• Contribute to ad hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Minimum Requirements

• Experience with SAGE Intacct or Evolution Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and compliance
• Intermediate to advanced Excel and MS Office skills
• Ability to quickly grasp industry-specific (healthcare) requirements