Financial Officer

Mediclinic Group; Worcester; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Worcester, South Africa is seeking a Financial Clerk to assist in financial control and administration. The role requires 2-3 years of experience in a financial environment, preferably in healthcare. Candidates should have Grade 12 and a diploma in accounting, alongside knowledge of SAP Accounting Software. This is a full-time on-site position offering a chance to contribute to financial management processes.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years work experience in a financial environment or as a financial clerk/bookkeeper.
• Previous experience as a financial officer; experience in a healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial control and financial administration.
• Collection reconciliation and deposit preparation of patient administration monies.
• Manage hospital account relationships with suppliers.

Skills

Asset management

Computer literate (Microsoft Office)

SAP Accounting Software

Financial management

General financial administration

Education

Grade 12

Certificate or Diploma in Management Accounting / Accounting

Tools

AS400 system

SAP Accounting Software

Job description

Overview

Mediclinic Worcester Worcester South Africa

Closing date: 28 / 09 / 2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Liezel Alberts

Reference number: 63577

Workplace Type: On-site

Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Main purpose of the job

To assist in financial control and financial administration and support the financial management processes in the hospital.

Key responsibility areas

• Collection reconciliation and deposit preparation of patient administration monies received.
• Administration of petty cash
• Administration of sure cheque book
• Request tax invoices for sundry customers and ensure payment is received
• Managing hospital account relationships with suppliers
• Financial administration of sundry invoices for contracts and other classified sundry expenses
• Provisionally assist with performing the shopping cart function for capital procurement or all units
• Perform the receiving function for capital procurement
• Perform the buying function for operational procurement
• Perform the receiving function for operational procurement
• Disposal transfers and scrapping of assets
• Asset (equipment) verification
• SAP Financial Super User

Required education

Essential education: Grade 12

Desired education: Certificate or Diploma in Management Accounting / Accounting or relevant Financial / Business Certificate or Diploma SAP Accounting Software

Required experience

Essential minimum experience: 2-3 years work experience in a financial environment or as a financial clerk / bookkeeper.

Desired experience: Previous experience as a financial officer; experience in a healthcare environment.

Required job skills and knowledge

• Asset management
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Patient admin programmes on the AS400 system
• SAP Accounting Software
• Financial management (financial statement interpretation; budgeting and financial planning; Return on Investment; etc.)
• Stock control
• General financial administration (e.g. Invoices processing petty cash and manual cheque payments etc.)
• VAT invoice regulations
• Statistical information generation and analysis

All applicants will be considered with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa as well as internal applicants / employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

Required Experience: Unclear Seniority

Key skills: Internal Audit, Financial Performance, Financial Goals, Financial Policies, Journal Entries, Accounting, General Ledger Accounts, Financial Statements, Financial Transactions, Financial Procedures, Annual Budget, Ensure Compliance, Powerpoint, CPA, Financial Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1