Management Accountant
We have a vacancy to join Healix International in our Cape Town office as a Management Accountant. This role will be focused on the Healix International Group of Companies who provide medical and security assistance for those travelling abroad. We now have a vacancy for a Management Accountant who will be responsible for preparing monthly management accounts to deadline.
We are looking for a personable and friendly individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with:
2+ years management accounts or general accounting experience
Previous management experience
Good bookkeeping skills and a high level of accuracy
The ability to work efficiently and to strict deadlines
Exposure to working with foreign currencies
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel (pivot tables, V lookups)
Access Dimensions experience
Experience of working within the international medical insurance, assistance sector would be an advantage.
All newly appointed team members go through a comprehensive induction training programme to ensure they are fully training and able to provide the level of service.
Due to anticipated high interest in this position, the advertisement may close earlier than the stated deadline. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an assignment and must meet the defined performance criteria to be invited to interview.
About the role
Key activities/main duties include but are not limited to:
Posting all necessary month end adjustments and oversee other aspects of the month end process – e.g. bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations etc.
Preparing monthly management accounts using our project, business unit & department structure.
Reconciliation of spending with budget as part of job costing
Overseeing payment runs where we are entitled to prompt payment discounts to ensure that we meet the requirements
Resolving queries with our customers and medical providers
Posting and reconciling the monthly payroll.
Completing GST returns for various entities
Carrying out continuous reviews of working accounting practices and processes to ensure efficient and cost effective operations
Liaising with external accountants and tax advisors as required to support compliance and reporting.
Raising sales invoices and process relevant associated journals to recognise income.
Assisting with posting and reconciling of multiple bank accounts.
Adhering to and enforce accounting process disciplines and manage responsibilities to strict deadlines.
Preparing and assisting with reports required by the business.
Maintaining an accurate and efficient filing system.
Working closely with other finance and non-finance members.
Fulfilling ad-hoc duties as they arise from line manager or other member of senior finance management team.
What you will need
Required criteria
- A minimum of 2 years management accounts or general accounting experience
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft excel (pivot tables, V lookups)
- Fully or part qualified with a recognised accountancy body
Desired criteria
- Previous management experience
- Access Dimensions experience
- Experience of working within the international medical insurance, assistance sector
Management Accountant
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