Financial Accountant

Kaelo Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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 – product offerings include Medical Insurance, Medical Aid, Gap Insurance, Kaelo Money, and employee assistance programmes.

Job Description
Accountability for all financial aspects of the Finance department, including financial/statutory reporting and measurement, forecasting, tax and legal compliance, 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

1. Manage Financial Reporting
2. Financial reporting and measurement
3. Prepare and submit reports
4. Analyse reports and execute external audits
5. Manage intercompany and bank accounts
6. Ensure the accuracy of allocations within the accounting system
7. Budgeting and Forecasts
8. Manage Accounts Payable
9. Perform balance sheet reconciliations
10. Manage payment runs
11. Process and Communication Management
12. Implement processes and internal controls to support the business
13. Communicate and liaise with internal parties (other divisions)
14. Communicate and liaise with external parties (Bank, auditors, etc.)

Qualifications

WORK EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED: 5+ years' experience
Experience in implementing policy and new systems and procedures
Accounting experience and knowledge

EDUCATION:

QUALIFICATIONS: ACCREDITATIONS WITH PROFESSIONAL BODY
REQUIRED: BCOM Degree
PREFERRED: Diploma or degree with accounting as a major

TECHNICAL SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE
Xero
Excel
Outlook
Ability to analyse, interpret and report financial data

Personal Attributes
Accountability
Action-oriented
Collaborative
Communication
Business writing skills
Manages complexity
Problem-solving skills
Decision making
Growth and development mindset
Financial acumen
Planning and organisation
Resilient and adaptive
Self-development
Purpose driven
Significance and values oriented

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Accounting / Auditing and Finance
Industries: Hospitals and Health Care