Job Openings Accountant

About the job Accountant

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION: 25 November 2025

CLOSING DATE: 02 December 2025

DEPARTMENT: SERVICES - IMP

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To oversee the financial soundness of the Impala Medical Scheme and ensure that all statutory and operational requirements are fulfilled. Report on all financial and industry related issues to the Scheme and take proactive action to ensure any risks are identified and timeously remedied. To monitor the performance of the IMP fund and the budget allocation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Grade 12 / Std 10 (NQF 4) is essential.
  • Finance/Accounting Diploma or Degree (or NQF 7 Equivalent) essential.
  • 3-5 years' experience in Financial Management/Fund Management and in Medical Scheme management or similar industry experience essential.
  • A valid medical certificate or medically fit to obtain such a certificate.
  • Advanced computer skills (MS office, SAP systems)
  • Basic knowledge of Council for Medical Schemes fund related submissions and timelines.

COMPETENCIES:

  • Must have Sound knowledge of the Medical Schemes Act.
  • Must have Clinical knowledge.
  • Strong knowledge of CMS regulations, managed care principles, and scheme operations Knowledge of King IV principles of corporate governance are essential.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills are essential.
  • Problem solving skills and people skills are essential.
  • Good organisational ability and Ability to meet tight deadlines are essential
  • Report writing skills are essential.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

  • Ensure that the yearly medical aid open period is planned and executed successfully, including weekly reporting on all changes and consolidated reporting after closing of open period as well as Check and approves member refunds.
  • Ensure compliance in terms of membership rules together with Scheme Administrator (over aged dependants).
  • Maintain debtors age analyses per category of debtor, e.g. member debt, provider debt and outstanding contributions, monthly reconciliations in terms of contributions are done and processed.
  • Ensure approved contribution rate are implemented on time and increases are communicated to the members & IMS and arrears are followed up and addressed by the Scheme Administrator and non-payment members are suspended/terminated as per fund rules.
  • Ensure medical aid rate tables are updated and reflected on payroll as per the scheme rules for the deduction of contributions
  • Coordinating the yearly Annual General Meeting (AGM) and ensures compliance with CMS requirements and oversees the trustee election process and ensure compliance with the Board charter and the appointment policy.
  • Assisting the Principal Officer (PO) to consider/review, plan and coordinate all procurement demands of the Scheme as required.
  • Ensure an effective communication and working relationship between the Scheme Administrator and IMP front office and that IMP front office is operating efficiently and effectively.
  • Ensure member queries and complaints are recorded on the relevant portal and dealt with accordingly, communication between IMP and members by means of SMSs and any other relevant means of communication and to solve queries or any matters that may arise.
  • Meet the needs of IMP and provides adequate support to the PO, aid and guidance to the secretary to ensure board packs are correctly prepared and issued to all relevant stakeholders a week before actual board meetings.
  • Monitor the administrative services and provides the PO or Board of Trustees with feedback on general and specific issues relating to the administration of the Scheme. Ensure that company policies are adhered to in administrative processes.
  • Make annual submissions to CMS on benefit &contribution and any rule changes.

Our people set us apart and make us a winning team we are excited to have someone new join our ranks

IMPORTANT:

Short listed candidates may be subjected to a psychometric assessment. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups in line with the provisions of the Employment Equity Act, the Companys Recruitment Policy, and Employment Equity Plan.

Should you not hear from the human resources department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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