Management Accountant at Universal Healthcare

The Management Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timeous preparation and presentation of financial information. This is a service role supporting the operational units and finance leadership. This role reports directly to the Finance Manager: Group Reporting.

Duties and responsibilities

Maintenance of financial data in the accounting system and related applications.
Costings, variance analysis and reporting.
Support with budgeting processes
Prepare, investigate and report on budget variances.
Maintenance of fixed assets register.
Assume responsibility for accounting procedures.
Perform treasury accounting duties and reconciliations.
Compilation of the daily/weekly/monthly group cash flow forecast.
Responsibility for loading authorised payments accurately and timeously.
Work with the group company financial managers in formulating adequate procedures and controls to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded in accordance with IFRS.
Assisting with year-end audits
Assist with any ad-hoc compliance requirements for governance and regulatory purposes.
Undertake projects as required.

Qualifications And Experience

Newly Qualified CA(SA) or at least 1 - 3 years in a similar role would be an advantage.
Strong accounting knowledge.
Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.

Work Requirements

The position is based in Sunninghill

The Employment Equity approach of Universal Healthcare broadly aims to:

Foster diversity in the workplace;
Promote equal opportunity and fair treatment in employment through the elimination of all forms of unfair discrimination.

Thank you for your interest in working for Universal Healthcare. Kindly note that your application will be reviewed in accordance to the job requirements and the Company will select suitable candidates with cognisance of its Employment Equity policy. Should no response be received within 30 working days from your date of submission, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position, your resume will remain active in our database should you be suitable for positions in future.

Desired Skills

Ability to work under pressure and in a team
Ability to take ownership and take initiative
Prepare and investigate on budget variances
Prepare report on budget variance
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong communication and leadership skills with emphasis on EQ and influence
Accounts Management

About The Employer

Universal Healthcare has established itself as a leader in providing evidence-based, integrated healthcare services in the areas of medical scheme administration, healthcare insurance, healthcare management, corporate and occupational health and wellness, and integrated wellness-based loyalty programmes.

We create access to healthcare for the people of South Africa through medical schemes, customised corporate health products, health insurance, employee wellness programmes, managed care, a network of healthcare professionals, gap cover and much more.

Our Vision

"To be a top performing, world class healthcare and technology group, respected for excellence by providing access to innovative, evidence-based solutions with a caring approach."

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