Financial Accountant

Kaelo; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in Johannesburg is looking for a Financial Manager. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and managing the full financial function. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, a BCOM degree is preferred, and familiarity with accounting systems such as Xero and Excel. This role is crucial for maintaining financial integrity and supporting organizational growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial roles.
• Experience in implementing policy and new systems.
• Strong accounting knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial aspects including reporting.
• Ensure accurate financial results and compliance.
• Support full financial function.

Skills

Financial reporting and measurement

Analysis of reports

Budgeting and forecasting

Communication with internal parties

Accounting system management

Ability to analyse financial data

Education

BCOM Degree

Diploma or degree with accounting as a major

Tools

Xero

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Kaelo provides essential healthcare solutions ensuring the physical and psychosocial wellbeing of all South Africans towards lasting social change. Kaelo meets the Healthcare needs of Corporate and Retail clients across South Africa – products offerings include Medical Insurance, Medical Aid, Gap Insurance, Kaelo Money and employee assistance programmes.

Job Description

Accountability for all financial aspects of the Finance, including financial / statutory reporting and measurement, forecasting, tax and legal compliance and budget management across all areas. Manage systems implementation and integrity to ensure accurate and timeous financial results. Responsible for supporting the full financial function.

Key Outcomes

• Financial reporting and measurement
• Prepare and submit reports
• Analyse reports and execute external audits
• Manage intercompany and bank accounts
• Ensuring the accuracy of allocations within the accounting system
• Budgeting and Forecasts
• Manage Accounts Payable
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations
• Process and Communication Management
• Processes and internal controls to support the business
• Communication and liaising with internal parties (other divisions)
• Communication and liaising with external parties (Bank, auditors, etc.)

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• 5 + years’ experience
• Experience in implementing policy and implementing new systems and procedures
• Accounting experience and knowledge

PREFERRED

• BCOM Degree
• Diploma or degree with accounting as a major

TECHNICAL SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE

• Xero
• Excel
• Outlook
• Ability to analyse, interpret and report financial data