Financial Accountant

Salary: Market related

Location: Centurion

Job type: Permanent

Industry: Pharmaceutical Benefit Management

Reference: CWR.MS.FA.16032026

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client is a South African pharmaceutical benefits management (PBM) organization and specialise in electronic claims processing and the management of medicine benefits. They are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

Responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing statutory compliance, maintaining general ledger integrity, and providing critical financial insights. This role supports effective decision-making by delivering high-quality financial data in adherence to organisational and regulatory standards.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily cash management and bank reconciliations bi-monthly.
• Preparation of accurate and timely management accounts monthly, including variance analysis (Revenue, Balance Sheet and Cashflow sheets).
• Reconciliation of relevant General Ledger accounts monthly.
• Accounts receivable invoicing, intercompany invoicing and weekly pharmacy payment reconciliations.
• Asset register maintenance and depreciation run monthly.
• Annual Budgeting and Forecasting.

Local and International Financial Reporting Accurate data capturing of daily ad hoc orders and payments.

• Preparation of accurate and timely financial statements.
• Management of general ledger and reconciliation processes.
• Ad hoc reporting requests.

Accounts Receivable and Pharmacy Management

• Management of Accounts receivable (invoicing).
• Intercompany invoicing
• Pharmacy payment reconciliations weekly.

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (e.g. tax filings, audits, secretarial, etc.).
• Liaise with external auditors.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Withholding tax schedule – 6QUAT.
• Internal audits.
• Insurance management.
• Assist with BBBEE reporting

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist in budget preparation and forecasting.
• Monitor actual vs. budget/forecasted performance.
• Monthly variance analysis.

Tax Management

• Ensure accurate tax computation and filings.
• Keep updated with regulatory changes impacting taxation.

Finance Administration, Analysis and Insights

• Daily Cash management and bank reconciliations bi-monthly.
• Liaise with Banks.
• Bank reconciliations bi-monthly.
• Monthly Shareholder statements and interest calculations.
• Provide insights into financial trends and risks.
• Support decision-making with data-driven recommendations.
• Support decision-making with data-driven recommendations.
• Assist with finance projects.

Supervisory

• Supervise Finance Clerk

Collaboration and Communication

• Work closely with other departments to streamline financial processes.
• Present financial updates to stakeholders.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Financial related Diploma or Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• 3 - 5 Years of experience in financial accounting or auditing
• Article experience (advantageous)
• Exposure to external audits and internal control improvements
• Experience in vat and tax
• Experience in financial systems and tools
• Supervision of staff (advantageous)
• Exposure to financial analysis and internal controls improvement

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