Akeso Admin/Finance Manager

Netcare Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa seeks a Financial Manager to oversee financial operations and reporting. The successful candidate will compile financial reports, prepare budgets, manage financial risk, and ensure compliance with regulations. A degree in Financial Accounting and extensive experience in finance is essential. Join a team committed to delivering the best and safest care.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Minimum 1-year post-article experience (if Articles completed).
• Minimum 5 years' experience (if no Articles completed).

Responsibilities

• Compile and interpret all financial reports.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Manage and maintain asset registers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Excel

Knowledge of GAAP

Education

BCom Financial Accounting or relevant finance degree

NQF Level 7 qualification

Honours - NQF Level 8

Tools

SAP

Job description

We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose. We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity. Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

• Compilation, review and interpretation of all financial and admin reports, monthly management pack and various analytical reports.
• Assisting with monthly audit trail analysis.
• Procurement of clinic goods.
• Management of credit control and billing procedures, including FOREX calculations and patient refunds.
• Management of admissions, pre-authorisation processes and patient financial Case Management.
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Monitoring, control and management of budget.
• Monitoring of Hospital Management System in conjunction with Clinic Manager.
• Review Human resources reports.
• Management and control of asset register.
• Management and control of patient and admin records and archive filing.
• Management of petty cash and preparation of payment schedules.
• Monthly reporting to Head Office, including income statements / budget analysis / reconciliations.

Financial planning

• Co-ordinate budget and forecast process to ensure timely hospital submissions.
• Liaise with IT and Systems to prepare system areas for budget and forecast process.
• Responsible for Hospital budgets and forecasts, taking into consideration group finance guidance, trends and other factors.

Financial processing

• Maintenance of Asset Registers.
• Management of bank reconciliation process.
• Management of petty cash.
• Processing of supplier / customer supporting documents.
• Processing of monthly accruals and provisions.
• Processing of routine and non-routine monthly journals including but not limited to payroll and revenue journals.
• Reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
• Payroll and related taxes and submissions to relevant authorities.

Financial reporting

• Balance sheet analysis and reporting.
• Prepare monthly debtors reports.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and disclosure submissions.
• Monthly review and report preparation of performance of projects implemented.
• Preparation of interim and year-end disclosure packs.
• Review Annual Financial Statements for completeness and accuracy.

Financial management

• Produce accurate and timeous financial and management analysis and reporting.
• Analyse and report on balance sheet reconciliations, cost and benchmarking implications / results.
• Analyse debtors' book; identifying, understanding and highlighting the impact on hospital financials.
• Prepare management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Execution of relevant standard operating procedures to ensure good corporate governance.
• Analyse and report on budget variances.
• Assist with corrective operational actions to ensure successful implementation of systems and processes.
• Process and/or review general ledgers.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure VAT compliance.

Audit activities

• Liaise and attend to auditors (external and internal).
• Ensure quarterly sign-off and clearing of internal audit reports.
• Ensure follow-up and clearing of external audit queries and management letter points.

Control and governance

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Review company policies and procedures on an annual basis to ensure risks are being adequately mitigated.
• Prepare SOPs for new or changed processes.
• Monitor internal controls and initiating changes as required.
• Manage control self-assessments (including peer reviews).

ACCELERATING TRANSFORMATION

Transformation

• Embrace the transformation goals as set out by the Transformation Committee by fostering a culture of inclusivity in work and relationships.

GROWING WITH PASSIONATE PEOPLE

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognised, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximise their contributions.
• Foster an effective working relationship with service providers.

People management

• Create an environment where staff are aware of the role they play and their value to the organisation.
• Assign decision-making, authority, tasks and responsibility to appropriate persons in order to maximise organisation and employee effectiveness.
• Responsible for staff recruitment and to facilitate a culture that is supportive of talent management processes.
• Ensure professional conduct and appearance of staff.
• Support subordinate career development and training and development of staff.
• Manage and assess employee performance.
• Facilitate conflict management.
• Promote staff wellbeing.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff.

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.

Personal and professional development

• Maintain updated knowledge of relevant legislation, amendments and related information pertaining to the financial field, especially changes to IFRS and the Companies Act.
• Responsible for self-development and continual upgrading of job-related knowledge and skills.
• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Keep up to date with Akeso and Netcare's evolving policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• BCom Financial Accounting or relevant finance degree
• 5 - 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• A relevant accounting or equivalent NQF 7 level qualification
• Honours - NQF Level 8
• Articles completed

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1-year post-article experience (if Articles completed); or
• Minimum 5 years' experience (if no Articles completed); or
• Previous experience in similar environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Excel - SAP
• Up-to-date knowledge of GAAP

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee's ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Professional flexibility in working hours while supporting daily business operations.
• Will interact with internal and external customers through several different means.
• Travel to support the functions of the role may be required.

Join the team that providing the best and safest care.