Job Description

Closing Date 2026/03/31
Reference Number MMH260127-47
Job Title Talent Pool: Management Accountant
Position Type Permanent
Cluster Momentum Health
Remote Opportunity None of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Gauteng
Location - Town / City Sandton
Introduction
Through our client-facing brands Momentum Group, with Multiply (wellness and rewards programme), and our other specialist brands, including Guardrisk and Eris Property Group, the group enables business and people from all walks of life to achieve their financial goals and life aspirations. We help people grow their savings, protect what matters to them and invest for the future. We help companies and organisations care for and reward their employees and members.
Role Purpose
Accurately control and process financial information, including financial reporting and analysis, that enables the interpretation of financial information and informs business processes and decision making.
Requirements

• BCom Accounting or Financial Management or related degree (Essential)
• Registered chartered accountant with South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Desirable)
• 3-5 years' experience in accounting or related (Essential)
• Experience with Bonitas Medical Aid is advantageous
• Knowledge of applicable legislation landscape
• Knowledge of IFRS requirements applicable within area of responsibility
• Knowledge of ethical best practice guidelines

Duties & Responsibilities
PROCESS

• Review all documentation to ensure that the correct level of authority has authorised the document and raise any exceptions with the relevant stakeholder.
• Prepare and review the general ledger journal allocations based on levels of authority and policy.
• Control the reimbursement process to ensure that reimbursements are in line with budget and policy parameters.
• Prepare and review journals to allocate expenses.
• Reconcile the expenses to the financial statement and budget.
• Manage the reconciliations of transactions on the bank statement to the General Ledger.
• Manage general ledger and other financial controls to ensure compliance to the relevant standards and controls.
• Identify and resolve problem sources or escalate to relevant level of authority.
• Contribute to the enhancement of systems, processes and issues in order to enhance financial management.
• Accurately update and maintain the fixed assets register and make recommendations to enhance the management.
• Identify expense variances and investigate root cause of variances.
• Compare expenses to budgets and identify reasons for variances, in order to provide financial insights in reporting.
• Analyse financial reports and information to identify area of opportunities or potential risks within segment.
• Advise and guide stakeholders and non-financial managers regarding finance elements.
• Proactively assist in engaging with business to forecast expenses and identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage high risk and problematic financial issues in area of accountability and contribute to the development of policy.

CLIENT

• Resolve client queries within agreed timeframes.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Make recommendations to improve client service within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.

PEOPLE

• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders.
• Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.

FINANCE

• Contribute to the identification solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency with area.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.

Competencies

• Examining Information
• Meeting Timescales
• Producing Output
• Interpreting Data
• Checking Things
• Taking Action
• Providing Insights
• Upholding Standards

Policy
We are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

Skills Required