Accountant - Medical Clinic

Capell Creative; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking an Accountant for a large medical clinic finance department in Fordsburg, Johannesburg. The position requires managing the accounts department, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Candidates should have significant experience in accounting within the healthcare industry, along with strong knowledge of South African legislation and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in an accounting role.
• Valid registration with SAICA or ACCA.
• 2-3 years in a healthcare environment required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

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 2-3 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, organizational skills, and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
  
  

Salary is market related

Location: Fordsburg, Jhb

To apply, please send your updated CV to [e-mail]

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.