KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE
Responsibilities

• Compilation, review and interpretation of all financial and admin reports, monthly management pack and various analytical reports.
• Assisting with monthly audit trail analysis.
• Procurement of clinic goods.
• Management of credit control and billing procedures, including FOREX calculations and patient refunds.
• Management of admissions, pre-authorisation processes and patient financial Case Management.
• Preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Monitoring, control and management of budget.
• Monitoring of Hospital Management System in conjunction with Clinic Manager.
• Review Human resources reports.
• Management and control of asset register.
• Management and control of patient and admin records and archive filing.
• Management of petty cash and preparation of payment schedules.
• Monthly reporting to Head Office, including income statements / budget analysis / reconciliations.

Financial planning

• Co-ordinate budget and forecast process to ensure timely hospital submissions.
• Liaise with IT and Systems to prepare system areas for budget and forecast process.
• Responsible for Hospital budgets and forecasts, taking into consideration group finance guidance, trends and other factors.

Financial processing

• Maintenance of Asset Registers.
• Management of bank reconciliation process.
• Management of petty cash.
• Processing of supplier / customer supporting documents.
• Processing of monthly accruals and provisions.
• Processing of routine and non-routine monthly journals including but not limited to payroll and revenue journals.
• Reconciliation of intercompany transactions.
• Payroll and related taxes and submissions to relevant authorities.

Financial reporting

• Balance sheet analysis and reporting.
• Prepare monthly debtors reports.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and disclosure submissions.
• Monthly review and report preparation of performance of projects implemented.
• Preparation of interim and year‐end disclosure packs.
• Review Annual Financial Statements for completeness and accuracy.

Financial management

• Produce accurate and timeous financial and management analysis and reporting.
• Analyse and report on balance sheet reconciliations, cost and benchmarking implications / results.
• Analyse debtors’ book; identifying, understanding and highlighting the impact on hospital financials.
• Prepare management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Execution of relevant standard operating procedures to ensure good corporate governance.
• Analyse and report on budget variances.
• Assist with corrective operational actions to ensure successful implementation of systems and processes.
• Process and/or review general ledgers.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure VAT compliance.

Audit activities

• Liaise and attend to auditors (external and internal).
• Ensure quarterly sign-off and clearing of internal audit reports.
• Ensure follow-up and clearing of external audit queries and management letter points.

Control and governance

• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Review company policies and procedures on an annual basis to ensure risks are being adequately mitigated.
• Prepare SOPs for new or changed processes.
• Monitor internal controls and initiating changes as required.
• Manage control self-assessments (including peer reviews).

ACCELERATING TRANSFORMATION
Transformation

• Embrace the transformation goals as set out by the Transformation Committee by fostering a culture of inclusivity in work and relationships.

GROWING WITH PASSIONATE PEOPLE
Build and maintain stakeholder relationships

• Work effectively and co-operatively with others to establish and maintain good working relationships that are mutually beneficial.
• Create and maintain a positive environment where the differences of others are recognised, understood, and valued, so that all can reach their full potential and maximise their contributions.
• Foster an effective working relationship with service providers.

People management

• Create an environment where staff are aware of the role they play and their value to the organisation.
• Assign decision-making, authority, tasks and responsibility to appropriate persons in order to maximise organisation and employee effectiveness.
• Responsible for staff recruitment and to facilitate a culture that is supportive of talent management processes.
• Ensure professional conduct and appearance of staff.
• Support subordinate career development and training and development of staff.
• Manage and assess employee performance.
• Facilitate conflict management.
• Promote staff wellbeing.
• Assist with the orientation of new staff.

Teamwork

• Actively participate as a member of a team to achieve goals.

Personal and professional development

• Maintain updated knowledge of relevant legislation, amendments and related information pertaining to the financial field, especially changes to IFRS and the Companies Act.
• Responsible for self-development and continual upgrading of job-related knowledge and skills.
• Assume responsibility for own personal and professional development.
• Keep up to date with Akeso and Netcare’s evolving policies and procedures.

REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION

• BCom Financial Accounting or relevant finance degree
• 5 – 10 years of relevant experience in a similar role
• A relevant accounting or equivalent NQF 7 level qualification
• Honours – NQF Level 8
• Articles completed

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1-year post-article experience (if Articles completed); or
• Minimum 5 years’ experience (if no Articles completed); or
• Previous experience in similar environment
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

KNOWLEDGE

• Proficient computer skills with emphasis on Excel – SAP
• Up-to-date knowledge of GAAP