Assistant Accountant

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Closing date: 29.01.2024

Role profile
Role title Assistant Accountant
Division Hospital Division
Location Netcare Krugersdorp Hospital
Reporting structure Accountant

Role summary
The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the Accountant in performing general accounting
functions and any adhoc duties requested by the Financial Manager or the Accountant.

Key work output and accountabilities
 Adherence to internal control procedures
 Accurate processing of financial transactions into various financial systems
 Reconciliation and submitting of monthly statutory return
 Facilitation of non-pharmacy stock counts, including linen and stores
 Knowledge of MyMarket procurement system,
 Maintenance and reconciliation of the fixed assets register, including cyclical physical verification
 Assistance with preparation of general ledger reconciliations
 Assistance with completion of monthly financial pack
 Assistance with compilation of budgets
 Assisting the Financial Manager and Accountant with the production of accurate and timeous
management information, for example Lead Schedules/ working papers/ ad-hoc reports etc.
 Any other Ad Hoc Financial duties delegated by the Accountant

Skills profile
Education
 Matric or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification.
 Financial Accounting qualification, or studying towards and Accountant qualification Three years accounting experience, preferable in a hospital environment

Knowledge
 Advanced computer literacy experience, MS Office especially in Excel
 My Market
 SAP

Non Managerial/ Specialist Skills

Customer Focus and Service Delivery

The capacity to identify and respond to the needs of *internal and external customers.
*Internal and external customers include patients, doctors, colleagues,
suppliers, visitors, vendors and any other person that requires a relationship

Continuous Improvement

The capacity to improve systems and processes to facilitate continuous improvement.

Personal Work Ethic

Capacity to instil an ethic of quality and consistency in self and others.

Building Relationships

Capacity to establish constructive and effective relationships.

Communication

The capacity to clearly present information, either written or verbal.

Teamwork

Capacity to cooperate with others to work towards a common goal.

Technical Knowledge

The capacity to perform a technical function to required standards.

Values and behaviours

Netcare values

At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We
care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.
 Care – The basis of our business. The professional, ethical patient care and services we offer at every level of the organization.
 Truth – The crucial element in building relationships that work. Open communication with honesty and integrity is essential.
 Dignity – An acknowledgement of the uniqueness of individuals. A commitment to care with the qualities of respect and understanding.
 Compassion – We engage everyone with compassion and respond with acts of compassion in all interactions with our patients and their families.
 Participation – The willingness and desire to work in productive and creative partnerships with others and the commitment to communicate

The Netcare way

Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours, which you will be accountable to uphold:
 I always greet everyone to show my respect.
 I always wear my name badge to show my identity.
 I am always well-groomed to show my dignity.
 I always practise proper hand hygiene to show my care.
 I always engage to show my compassion.
 I always say thank you to show my appreciation.
 I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.

Application process

Netcare is an equal opportunity employer
The Company’s approved Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the
recruitment process aligned to the Group’s Employment Equity strategy. Netcare actively supports the
recruitment of people with disabilities.

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to e-mail a detailed CV to
Asanda.Gqibela@netcare.co.za

Please note:
 Please note that reference checks for internal applicants will be conducted with the applicant’s current
and past Netcare direct line managers and the relevant Netcare HR Managers. Therefore, employees are
encouraged to discuss internal job applications with their direct line manager to ensure that the line
manager is aware of the application.
 The terms and conditions of employment relating to the function you have applied for will be based on
those in the Division within which you will be employed.
 If a candidate has any disability that may impair the individual’s ability to perform the job function, the
candidate must kindly inform the employer so that an assessment for reasonable accommodation can
be made.
 By applying for this position and providing us with your CV and other personal information, you are
consenting to the information being processed for possible recruitment and selection purposes only or
for such purposes relating to assessing the establishment of an employment relationship with yourself,
and this will be done in accordance with the applicable data protection and privacy legislation. We
confirm that such information will not be used for any other purpose without obtaining your prior
consent.
 If your application is not successful, we will retain your CV and other information provided on our
electronic system for 12 months. If you object to your information being used in accordance with the
aforementioned clauses, please indicate your objection, and we will immediately securely destroy your
personal information.
 Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted
within 30 days of the closing date of this advert, should consider their application as unsuccessful.