Senior Financial Accountant

Kaelo; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions company in Johannesburg is looking for a Financial Manager. This role involves oversight of all financial reporting, management of accounts payable, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in finance, strong skills in Excel, and an ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Experience implementing new policies and systems.
• Ability to analyze and report financial data.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all financial aspects of the department.
• Manage accounts payable and perform reconciliations.
• Communicate with internal and external parties regarding financial matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team motivation

Pressure handling

Education

Matric

Diploma or degree with accounting as a major

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Xero

Job description

Overview

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 compliances and budget management across all areas.

Manage systems implementation and integrity to ensure accurate and timely 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

Accounts Payable

• 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.)

Special Requirements

• The ability to work under pressure
• High attention to detail
• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects

Qualifications

Required

• Matric
• Accounting experience and knowledge

Preferred

• Diploma or degree with accounting as a major

Work Experience

• 5 + years’ experience
• Experience in implementing policy and implementing new systems and procedures
• Ability to manage and delegate work where appropriate, to meet deadlines set by the business

Technical Skills or Knowledge

Required

• Excel Knowledge
• Outlook
• Ability to analyze, interpret and report financial data

Preferred

• Xero

Additional Information

Personal Attributes

• Accountability
• Action orientated
• Communication
• Business writing skills
• Manages complexity
• Decision
• Growth and development mind-set
• Planning and organisation
• Resilient and adaptive
• Self-development
• Significance and values orientate

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