Finance

Job Description

Function

Finance/Administration

Location

Life Healthcare Head Office

Position

Group Reporting Accountant (CA(SA))

Introduction

We are seeking a Group Reporting Accountant for Life Healthcare’s head office in Dunkeld. The successful candidate will report to the Legal Reporting Manager and will be responsible for providing accurate and timely monthly financial reports to all stakeholders, in accordance with IFRS, as well as contributing strong financial expertise to the Group’s analysis and management reporting.

Critical Results

• Prepare the monthly consolidation for Group SA
• Responsible for changes in the group’s structure
• Identify and analyze monthly results and trial balances
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations
• Prepare the Group’s monthly financial analysis and performance reports
• Ensure the Group’s compliance with IFRS
• Evaluate and apply new IFRS standards where appropriate
• Prepare technical accounting documents to support adopted positions
• Serve as the technical/IFRS center of excellence for the group
• Prepare and review annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and JSE listing requirements
• Prepare concise reports/documents for presentation to the audit committee
• Coordinate with external auditors
• Provide accurate information for external reporting purposes, e.g., investor presentations
• Prepare periodic cash flow forecasts
• Ensure the standard use of accounts across the Group to guarantee consistent accounting policies and usage
• Prepare the SA Group’s legal budget based on the operating budgets
• Ensure compliance with the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) reporting requirements
• Prepare quarterly surveys for the Reserve Bank and Stats SA
• Assist with corporate due diligence investigations
• Review purchase price allocations and prepare fixed asset valuations
• One-off projects

Requirements

• Chartered Accountant (South Africa) with 3 years of post-internship experience. • Strong technical knowledge of IFRS
• Relevant commercial experience (advantage)
• Experience in the private healthcare sector or similar (advantage)
• Knowledge and experience with SAP (advantage)
• Knowledge and experience with Onestream (advantage)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Results-oriented, proactive, able to work under pressure, excellent communication skills (both oral and written), and the ability to influence and build relationships.
• Skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving, analytical, and sound judgment
• Resilience
• Fostering diversity
• Oral and written communication and presentation skills
• Influencing skills
• Initiative and energy
• Results-oriented
• Ethical behavior
• Relationship building
• Customer focus
• Organizational awareness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Planning and execution
• Adaptability
• Proactivity
• Action-oriented

Application Deadline

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Internal candidates: Before applying, please discuss your application with your direct supervisor. External candidates will also be considered.

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Life Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants who have not been contacted within two weeks of the closing date of this announcement should consider their application unsuccessful.