Accounts Clerk

Life Healthcare Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 20 000 - 40 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Accounts Clerk to join their dynamic finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for critical tasks such as data entry, financial processing, and managing reconciliations. You will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy of financial information and supporting the procurement cycle. The ideal candidate will possess a bookkeeping diploma and have experience with SAP, demonstrating strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a leading healthcare organization committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in finance with a focus on SAP.
• Ability to perform balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare requisitions and payments on SAP.
• Manage creditors and reconcile accounts.
• Assist with month-end reporting and finance tasks.

Skills

SAP proficiency

Financial processes understanding

Attention to detail

Problem-solving and analysis

Effective communication

Education

Bookkeeping diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Clerk

Location: Life Wilgeheuwel Hospital

Reporting To: Finance & Administration Manager

We are seeking an Accounts Clerk responsible for data entry, financial information processing, and general ledger reconciliations related to the financial accounting of Life Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare and capture requisitions, orders, and payments on SAP.
2. Facilitate the procurement cycle.
3. Manage creditors: reconcile, process, and liaise with creditors and hospital staff regarding queries.
4. Code and allocate payments and receipts in the cashbook.
5. Assist with ad-hoc finance and admin tasks.
6. Clear bank and debtor reconciling items.
7. Resolve creditor and debtor account queries.
8. Maintain creditor filing system.
9. Update and manage the contracts register.
10. Review and establish internal controls.
11. Manage Accounts receivable sub-system.
12. Prepare month-end accruals.
13. Assist with month-end and Capital Expenditure reporting.
14. Perform general admin duties.
15. Liaise with the credit control department regarding banking and transfers.
16. Handle petty cash.
17. Seek continuous improvement in working methods.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bookkeeping diploma or equivalent qualification.
• At least 2 years relevant experience with SAP proficiency.
• Understanding of financial processes up to trial balance.
• Proficiency in MS Office is advantageous.
• Ability to perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the private healthcare industry is a plus.

Core Competencies:

• Problem-solving and analysis
• Resilience and adaptability
• Effective communication
• Influencing skills
• Drive and energy
• Orientation towards excellence
• Ethical behavior
• Relationship building
• Customer responsiveness
• Organizational awareness
• Leadership qualities (for managers)

Application Details:

Send your application before Friday, May 9. Internal candidates should discuss with their line manager prior to applying. External candidates are also welcome. Download the application form and email it to the contact provided in the job ad.

Life Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; if you do not hear within two weeks of the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.