Accountant (Medical Clinic)

Medipath Healthcare Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accountant for a large medical clinic in Fordsburg, South Africa. You will manage the accounts department, prepare financial reports, and ensure compliance with tax regulations. The ideal candidate has a degree in accounting and at least 5 years' experience in a healthcare environment. Interested applicants can send their CVs to apply.

Qualifications

• Valid registration with SAICA or ACCA.
• Minimum 5 years experience in an accountant or accounts manager role.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a healthcare/medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the accounts department.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Assist with payroll processing and reconciliation.

Skills

Internal Audit

General Ledger Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Financial Accounting

Financial Analysis

Payroll

Financial Reporting

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Sage

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

Introduction

As the leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa our client has an exciting opportunity for an Accountant based in Fordsburg Jhb South Africa. The Accountant is to manage and maintain accurate financial records ensuring the clinic's financial health compliance and support for informed decision‑making for a large medical clinic finance department.

Responsibilities

• Managing the accounts department
• Manage day‑to‑day accounting operations including accounts payable and receivable
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
• Monitor budgets and track clinic expenditures
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax, financial and medical industry regulations
• Work closely with management to support financial planning and decision‑making
• Assist with payroll processing and reconciliation
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation for audit purposes

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Valid registration with SAICA or ACCA
• Minimum 5 years experience in an accountant or accounts manager role
• Minimum 23 years experience in a healthcare / medical environment ideally a large clinic or hospital - A MUST.
• Proven experience managing an accounts department
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and relevant legislation in South Africa
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero or similar) and MS Excel
• Attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills

Key Skills

• Internal Audit
• Accounting" Tally
• General Ledger Accounting
• External Audit
• Microsoft Excel
• PMP
• Financial Accounting
• Financial Analysis
• Payroll
• Financial Reconciliation
• Financial statement
• Accounting and Finance
• ACCA
• CPA
• Financial Reporting

Salary is market related.

Location : Fordsburg Jhb

Employment Type : Full‑Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

To apply please send your updated CV to

Please be advised that you will be contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment within 14 days should we wish to proceed with your application. Similarly if you are not contacted by Medipath Healthcare Recruitment please accept your application as unsuccessful. Your CV will automatically be added to our database and we could be contacting you should a suitable position arise.