Assistant Accountant

Joint Medical Holdings; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in South Africa is seeking an Assistant Accountant to manage accounting functions and prepare reports. The ideal candidate should hold a B.Comm degree, have 3 years of experience, and be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Accpac. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines. CVs should be sent to the recruitment email.

Qualifications

• Completed Articles with an audit firm advantageous.
• 3 years work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports for the Senior Accountant or respective managers.
• Supervise staff and ensure deadlines are adhered to.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reconciliations.
• Review accurate financial recording by creditors and cash book clerk.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High multi-tasker

Good telephone etiquette

Punctuality

Good time management

Professionalism and initiative

Adherence to company rules and policies

Education

B.Comm/Compt Degree

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Accpac

Job description

Overview

About the job: Assistant Accountant. The above position has become vacant in the Finance Department.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accounting and costing preparation of the respective companies.
• Prepare reports for the Senior Accountant or respective managers.
• Supervise staff and ensure deadlines are adhered to.
• Prepare and complete accounting functions up to balance sheet.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and reconciliations.
• Carry out tasks skilfully and diligently as assigned.
• Review and ensure accurate financial recording by the creditors and cash book clerk.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Educational Qualifications & Experience: Must have a B.Comm/Compt Degree.
• Completed Articles with an audit firm will be advantageous.
• Postgraduate qualification advantageous.
• 3 years work experience.
• Computer literate: MS Word & Excel. Accpac experience advantageous.

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication skills.
• High multi-tasker.
• Good telephone etiquette.
• Punctuality.
• Good time management.
• Professionalism and initiative; well-spoken and respectful.
• Adherence to company rules and policies; honesty and integrity.

JMH Values

• We respect the dignity of an individual.
• We are committed to giving our doctors top quality service.
• We are committed to building an atmosphere of trust, and to train and develop our staff to their fullest potential.
• We are committed to providing our shareholders with a fair rate of return on their investment.
• We will act in a responsible manner towards our physical and social environment.

How to apply

CVs together with supporting documents should be submitted to: [e-mail]

NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

POPIA Clause – HR Adverts

Your information is collected and processed in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act No 4 of 2013 (POPIA).

By applying to this advert, you consent to JMH (Pty) Ltd collecting and processing your personal information for the purpose of determining your eligibility for the advertised position.

If unsuccessful, your personal information is securely destroyed and is not retained by the company.

Preference will be given to employees from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Act.

Closing date

Closing date for applications is 12 August 2025.

Yours faithfully
Jenny Bux
Group HR Manager