Financial Clerk – Mediclinic

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Financial Clerk – Finance

Mediclinic Muelmed | Arcadia, Pretoria | South Africa
Job Type: Permanent | On-site
Reference: 70650
Closing Date: 09 June 2026
Recruiter: Alice Sive Sukaze

Role Overview

The Financial Clerk will support the hospital’s finance department by ensuring accurate financial administration, smooth procurement processes, stock control, and proper asset management. The role is essential in maintaining financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and compliance within the hospital environment.

This position works closely with suppliers, internal departments, procurement teams, and hospital management.

Key Responsibilities (Expanded)

1. Financial Administration

  • Manage petty cash transactions, reconciliations, and reporting
  • Assist in daily financial record keeping and documentation
  • Prepare and process financial entries accurately and timeously
  • Support reconciliation of patient-related accounts and deposits

2. Procurement & Supply Chain Support

  • Perform buying functions for operational hospital needs
  • Process purchase orders and ensure correct approvals
  • Receive and verify goods delivered against purchase orders
  • Handle supplier documentation and tax invoices
  • Ensure timely payment requests and supplier account accuracy

3. Stock & Inventory Control

  • Monitor stock levels and trigger replenishment requests
  • Issue stock to departments based on approved requests
  • Conduct regular stock counts and stock balance reviews
  • Maintain accurate store organisation and inventory records
  • Investigate discrepancies in stock movement

4. Asset Management

  • Verify hospital equipment and asset registers
  • Manage asset transfers, disposals, and scrapping procedures
  • Support asset tracking and compliance audits
  • Ensure proper documentation of all asset movements

5. Systems & Reporting

  • Act as SAP financial super user (training may be provided)
  • Use AS400 patient administration systems where required
  • Generate reports for finance and management review
  • Ensure data accuracy across financial and procurement systems

6. Supplier & Stakeholder Management

  • Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers
  • Resolve invoice or delivery discrepancies
  • Support smooth communication between departments and vendors

Minimum Requirements

Education

  • Grade 12 (Matric) – Essential
  • Certificate or Diploma in Accounting / Finance / Business – Advantage

Experience

  • 1–2 years experience in finance, bookkeeping, reconciliation, or asset management
  • Experience in a hospital or healthcare environment is an advantage

Required Skills & Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Stock and asset control knowledge
  • Petty cash handling and reconciliation skills
  • SAP accounting system experience (advantage)
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (Excel, Word)
  • Understanding of procurement and supply chain processes
  • Ability to work under pressure in a structured environment
  • Good communication and organisational skills

Work Environment

  • Fast-paced hospital finance setting
  • Requires coordination with multiple departments
  • High level of compliance and accuracy required
  • On-site role (Arcadia, Pretoria)

Who This Role Suits

This role is ideal for someone who:

  • Enjoys structured administrative finance work
  • Is confident handling stock, assets, and procurement processes
  • Has strong numerical and reconciliation skills
  • Wants to build a career in healthcare finance or hospital administration

Application Note

Applicants must apply through the official Mediclinic careers portal. Preference may be given in line with Employment Equity policies and internal candidates who meet the minimum requirements.

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