Assistant Accountant

Netcare Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Africa is looking for an Accounting Assistant to manage journal entries, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, and assist in SAP financial processes. Candidates should have a degree in Accounting with 1-2 years of relevant experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role supports vital financial operations in a dynamic healthcare environment, emphasizing accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years' experience in finance or accounting.
• Proficient in MS Excel and accounting principles.
• Experience in bank reconciliations and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Process journal entries accurately.
• Contribute to preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Monitor and resolve discrepancies in SAP.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Accounting

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

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.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Journal Entries & GL Accuracy

Accurately process journal entries to the correct general ledger accounts and cost centres in line with financial reporting requirements.

Communicate and process valid accruals to ensure expenses are captured in the correct accounting period, supporting accurate month‑end closure.

Provide assistance with additional tasks and projects as requested by the Accountant or Financial Manager.

Ensure that the provision for bad debts journal entries is processed in line with the doubtful debt provision calculation.

Able to investigate and resolve discrepancies in accounts.

Ensure that the post‑retirement provision expenses have been processed in line with the budget guidelines and the profit forecast guidelines.

Balance Sheet Reconciliations

Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations in a timely manner and ensure reconciling items are followed up and cleared promptly.

Reconciling bank statements with internal records.

Intercompany transactions.

Record and reconcile inter‑company loan account transactions accurately, adhering to the monthly submission timetable.

Processing of IFRS16 contracts

Prepare monthly reconciliations between SAP‑RE and GL's.

Investigate and resolve SAP RE discrepancies.

Monitor the SAP‑RE clearing accounts.

In‑depth knowledge of IFRS16.

Collate supporting detail for the calculation of lease budget guidance.

GROWING WITH PASSIONATE PEOPLE

Personal and professional development.

• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development
• Keep up to date with Netcare's evolving policies and procedures
• Demonstrate Netcare way

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree or National Diploma in Accounting

Preferred

• 1 - 2 years' experience
• Critical for identifying errors or inconsistencies
• Prioritizing tasks effectively, especially during month‑end
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles
• Bank Reconciliations
• Strong spreadsheet skills, including formulas (VLOOKUP, SUMIF), pivot tables.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 -2 years of relevant work experience (internship or entry‑level role in finance)
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (i.e. SAP).
• Exposure to healthcare or EMS industries is an advantage

KNOWLEDGE

Required

• Computer literate - MS Word, Excel, MS Team, Outlook, etc.
• Advanced Excel modelling skills.
• Good working knowledge of finance
• Attention to detail, accuracy and exceptional organising skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Good understanding of the healthcare industry.
• Strong communication skills and experience working with multidisciplinary teams.

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.

VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Netcare Values

• Care - The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organization.
• Truth - The crucial element in building relationships that work. Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
• Dignity - An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals. A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.
• Compassion - The creative, compassionate, and innovative drive to do things better than before. To develop and implement successful healthcare solutions for all.
• Participation - The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate.

The Netcare Way

• I always greet everyone to show my respect.
• I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
• I am always well‑groomed to show my dignity.
• I always practice proper hand hygiene to show my care.
• I always seek consent to show my compassion.
• I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
• I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

SKILLS

Coaching Others

The capacity to recognize development areas in others and support them to facilitate personal development through coaching.

Leading and Managing Change

The capacity to implement and support change initiatives and to provide leadership in times of uncertainty.

Performance Development

The ability to evaluate and develop different levels of capacity within a team to achieve set objectives.

Taking Action

Capable of recognizing the need for action, considering possible risks and taking responsibility for results.

Decision Making

Capable of making decisions timeously and taking responsibility for the consequences.

Managing Self

Capacity to plan, organize and control own work environment by setting appropriate priorities and achieving set objectives within a given time frame.

Customer Focus and Service Delivery

The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of internal and external customers.

Adapting and Responding to Change

Capable of supporting and advocating change initiatives and managing own reaction to change.

Continuous Improvement

The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.

Technical Knowledge

The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

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.