Senior Financial Accountant

Kaelo; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare solutions provider in South Africa is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee all financial aspects, including reporting, budgeting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in accounting and be proficient in Xero and Excel. This role requires strong leadership skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage financial reporting and audits.
• Oversee accounts payable and payment runs.
• Ensure accurate budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Ability to analyze financial data

Leadership

Education

Matric

Diploma or degree with accounting as a major

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Company 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 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

• Manage Financial Reporting
  • 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
  • Manage payment run
• 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

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

Preferred

• Xero

Additional Information

Personal Attributes

• Accountability
• Action orientated
• Collaborative
• Communication
• Business writing skills
• Manages complexity
• Problem solving skills
• Decision
• Growth and development mind-set
• Financial acumen
• Planning and organisation
• Resilient and adaptive
• Self-development
• Purpose driven
• Significance and values orientate