Senior Staff Accountant

Exclusively Remote; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Exclusively Remote is assisting a growing healthcare organisation with a Senior Staff Accountant role. You will own accounting and financial reporting across eight facilities, ensuring accurate records and timely monthly closings.

The ideal candidate has strong general accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple entities. Experience with Sage, QuickBooks, or Sage Intacct is advantageous; healthcare experience is a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior or staff accounting roles.
• Strong general ledger, financial reporting, and month‑end close.
• Experience with accounts payable and receivable.
• Advanced Excel skills and analytical ability.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting and financial reporting across eight facilities.
• Oversee general ledger and ensure accurate records.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Forecast cash flow, budgets and financial projections.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Perform bank reconciliations and manage cash flow activities.
• Analyze variances and identify trends.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax consultants.

Skills

Senior accounting

General ledger

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Multi-entity accounting

Detail-oriented

Analytical skills

Excel proficient

Independent work

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Sage Intacct

Job description

Our client is a growing healthcare organisation built on the belief that empowering people leads to better outcomes and a higher standard of care. With a strong focus on teamwork, accountability, and collaboration, the organisation strives to create an environment where every team member understands the value they bring.

Their approach is centred on keeping things simple, practical, and people-focused, while ensuring that the residents and communities they serve receive the highest level of care.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Staff Accountant to take ownership of the accounting and financial reporting function across eight healthcare facilities.

This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, preparing and publishing financial reports, and ensuring that each facility's financial performance is accurately tracked and reported.

The ideal candidate will have strong general accounting experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple sets of financials in a high-volume environment. Experience within the healthcare industry would be beneficial, but is not essential. Strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to work independently are key.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the accounting and financial reporting function across eight healthcare facilities.
• Oversee general ledger activities, ensuring accurate and complete financial records.
• Prepare, review, and publish monthly financial statements and management reports for all facilities.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare cash flow forecasts, budgets, and financial projections.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Perform and review bank reconciliations and manage cash flow activities.
• Conduct financial analysis, investigate variances, and identify trends or discrepancies.
• Monitor facility-level expenses, cost allocations, and overall financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, statutory requirements, and internal controls.
• Liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and other financial stakeholders.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and reporting procedures.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve financial accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide financial insights and reporting to support management decision-making.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, or in a similar accounting position.
• Strong general accounting experience, including general ledger, financial reporting, and month-end processes.
• Solid experience managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, reconciliations, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Experience managing multiple entities, business units, or sets of financials is highly advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Healthcare accounting experience would be beneficial but is not a requirement.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and maintain accountability for financial deliverables.
• Strong financial ownership and accountability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple financial portfolios simultaneously.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and resolving financial discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.