Position Purpose: To provide accurate financial and management information to support business decision-making within a medical aid administration environment. The role includes budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, reporting, and ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations. Experience: Minimum of 5 -7 years’ experience in management or financial accounting At least 3 – 5 years in the medical aid or healthcare administration industry Experience with credit control and debt management Experience with scheme financial reporting Qualifications: Diploma in Accounting/ Management Accounting (Essential) CIMA or SAIPA Articles (Advantageous) KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 1. Management Reporting Preparation of monthly trial balance and reconciliations Assist with compilation of monthly management accounts and supporting annexures and commentary. Analyse operational costs, income streams, and key financial KPIs (claims ratios, admin costs per member, etc.). Assist with annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with business units. Provide insights and commentary on actual vs. budget performance. 2. Monitoring of credit control and debt management process Review and analyse debtors and creditors age analysis Prepare a summary of all anomalies Monitoring and reporting on all unallocated deposits 3. Business Support & Stakeholder Engagement Provide financial support and insight to non-financial departments such as Claims, Client Services, and HR. Assist with internal and external audits during the financial review processes. Support business initiatives throughout the organisation 4. Compliance & Governance Ensure financial practices align with relevant industry regulations (e.g. Medical Schemes Act, BHF, SARS). Assist with the preparation and submission of CMS statutory returns 5. Systems & Process Improvement Work with IT and finance systems to ensure data integrity and efficient reporting KEY COMPETENCIES Skills and Abilities Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting packages Solid understanding of healthcare industry Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Attention to detail with strong report writing skills Excellent analytical skills Ethical, accountable, and highly organized Ability to work independently and under pressure Proactive and solution-driven Knowledge Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices Excellent knowledge of accounting software Excellent knowledge of finance principles and practices. Note: Company reserves the right to close the advert before specified closing date. PHA has its head office in Westville, KwaZulu-Natal. It operates country-wide with a nationally linked network and uses a robust, flexible, as well as integrated system to ensure efficient and effective administration of membership and benefits. #J-18808-Ljbffr