Accountant

Royal Hospital; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an Accountant to oversee full accounting and tax functions. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Xero is essential. This role involves maintaining cashbooks, preparing management accounts, and analyzing financial data. Apply before 14th November to avoid disqualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years relevant experience, preferably in healthcare.
• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Ability to manage debtors and creditors efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cashbooks and creditor's reconciliations.
• Calculate and submit VAT returns.
• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Analyze financial data for business risks.
• Manage debtors and provide financial reports.

Skills

Proficiency in Xero accounting solutions

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Reporting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Delta 9

Job description

A vacancy exists for an Accountant at Royal Rehabilitation Hospital and Halo Day Hospital in Pietermaritzburg. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the full accounting and tax functions for the Hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of cashbooks
• Creditor's reconciliations – including maintenance of creditors' accounts and files
• Calculation and submission of VAT returns
• Preparation and maintenance of the General Ledgers
• Preparation and presentation of the monthly management accounts for senior management
• Analysis of financial data to identify potential business risks and to provide mitigating controls
• Management of debtors (both reconciliation and collections)
• Provide regular financial reports (weekly, monthly and yearly)
• SARS E filing administration and submissions
• Maintenance of the fixed asset registers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3–5 years relevant experience (healthcare experience advantageous)
• Proficiency in Xero accounting solutions and Microsoft Office
• Experience with Delta 9 would be advantageous
• Strong organizational, analytical and reporting skills

Application deadline: kindly send your CV with certified supporting documents before 14th November.

• Failure to do so will result in an automatic disqualification of your application. Royal Hospital reserves the right not to fill the position.

If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks from the closing date of the advert, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.