Finance and Admin Manager

Business Capital Group; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance and Administration Manager to oversee financial operations at a hospital in Mpumalanga. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, leading a team, and managing budgets to align with corporate governance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to adapt to the healthcare industry's unique challenges. Join a dynamic team dedicated to improving financial performance and supporting healthcare objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in a corporate services environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analysis, and judgment skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial results in line with accounting standards.
• Lead and manage finance and administration teams.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Budget Management

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Chartered Accountant qualification

Tools

Financial Analysis Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Finance and Administration Manager at a hospital based in Mpumalanga, reporting to the Hospital Manager, Joe Koekemoer. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the financial results of the business in line with accounting standards and within corporate governance protocols, supporting Life Healthcare objectives and strategy.

Critical Outputs

1. Demonstrate visible leadership in respect of Life values, operating model, and strategy.
2. Actively sponsor Life initiatives and projects related to the hospital.
3. Participate in hospital MANCO meetings, regional Shaka, RSRT meetings, and forums.
4. Lead and manage F&A and HOD feedback meetings, ensuring participation to achieve strategic objectives.
5. Recruit, retain, motivate, and develop staff according to Life people policies and practices.
6. Ensure accurate financial reporting and analysis.
7. Manage general ledger close and processes to adhere to reporting deadlines.
8. Prepare variance analysis against budgets and prior years, report on hospital performance, identify issues, and take remedial actions.
9. Support hospital, nursing, and pharmacy managers with financial analysis and reporting, including employee costs and stock control.
10. Participate in strategic planning, develop financial models for capex projects, and assist in developing proposals with strong motivations.
11. Develop and finalize operating budgets, ensure they match approved parameters, and communicate to all units.
12. Ensure working capital budgets reflect operational needs, are signed off, and communicated.

Effective management of internal controls

1. Prepare annual review checklists and manage internal control environment.
2. Meet credit management targets (debtors days, etc.).
3. Minimize risks related to rejections, bad debts, write-offs, and reimbursement codes.
4. Oversee pre-admission trends and manage accordingly.
5. Identify issues and implement remedial actions with stakeholders.
6. Manage compliance with corporate governance constraints, report deviations, and take corrective actions.

Effective quality management and customer relations

1. Achieve and improve quality metrics; monitor and enhance processes; promote LHC quality initiatives.
2. Maintain data integrity and compliance with protocols.
3. Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders; conduct feedback surveys; identify trends; and implement improvements.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
2. Completed Articles.
3. Chartered Accountant qualification is advantageous.
4. Minimum of 8 years relevant experience, preferably in a corporate services environment.
5. Ability to understand healthcare industry specifics and terminology.
6. Proficiency in computer applications.
7. Strong problem-solving, analysis, and judgment skills.
8. Resilience and adaptability.
9. Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
10. Drive, energy, and excellence orientation.
11. Ethical behavior and integrity.
12. Ability to build relationships and organizational awareness.
13. Leadership qualities, including leading by example and motivating others.