Accountant

Discovery Limited

Accountant managing financial reporting for Discovery Health’s restricted medical schemes. Preparing journals, management accounts, and ensuring compliance with statutory returns.

Posted 6/17/2026full-time🇿🇦 South AfricaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take responsibility for the entire financial reporting function of various medically restricted schemes
Preparation of journals and management accounts
Month-end reconciliations (balance sheet and income statement)
Completion and submission of statutory returns
Liaising directly with relevant external parties
Maintaining and enhancing internal financial controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

Accounting degree or equivalent
1-2 years’ experience in an accounting role
Good understanding of accounting principles and application thereof
MS Outlook
Intermediate level Excel
1 year experience within a finance reporting environment
Sage Pastel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Flexible working arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingjournal preparationmanagement accountsmonth-end reconciliationsstatutory returnsaccounting principlesExcelSage Pastel

Soft Skills

communicationinterpersonal skills

Certifications

accounting degree