Assistant Accountant Job at Netcare Akeso Gqeberha

Job Summary: The position of Assistant Accountant provides support to the Finance Department in various accounting activities.

Job Responsibilities:
• Receive and process invoices for payment;
• Allocate payments received to patients’ accounts;
• Record bank statements;
• Maintain the chart of accounts and general ledger;
• Prepare monthly management reports;
• Maintain petty cash records;
• Liaise with external auditors;
• Process employees’ expense claims;
• Maintain debtors’ and creditors’ lists;
• Reconcile intercompany transactions;
• Prepare and send statements to patients whose accounts are overdue;
• Send letters to doctors whose services have not been paid for;
• Prepare summaries of costs for patients’ insurance companies;
• File all documents according to regulations.

Job Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and procedures;
• Experience in an administrative role within a medical facility will be advantageous;
• Knowledge of medical terminology will be advantageous;
• Good communication skills (oral and written);
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• Computer literacy (MS Office applications) and proficiency in MS Excel (pivots, V-lookups, IF formulae, etc.), SAP, SAGE, MS Office suite
• Strong organizational skills;
• Attention to detail;
• Honesty and integrity.

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