About the company
As a total solution provider of medical devices and pharmaceutical packaging, Nipro is continuously committed to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. We are part of a large global network headed by Nipro Corporation Japan, an industry-leading healthcare company with over 38,000 employees worldwide. Our Nipro Medical and Universal Renal Care (URC) South Africa offices, have a large geographical footprint across the country (Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal, Limpopo, North-West, Eastern Cape, Mpumalanga, Free State) and we are home to Nipro Medical EMEA.
For Universal Renal Care South Africa, we are looking for a Junior Accountant who will ensure accurate account reconciliations, comply with cash flow regulations, minimize late payments, and support the organization's financial objectives, based in our headquarter offices in Midrand, Gauteng.
About the role
The Junior Accountant is responsible for maintaining proactive and effective working relationship with the Clinical Operations and external service providers to facilitate timely payment of invoices. To assist with monthly reporting, ensuring completeness of the information received from dialysis centres.
The role must ensure accurate account reconciliations, comply with cash flow regulations, minimize late payments, and support the organization's financial objectives.
The Junior Accountant will be responsible for the maintenance of accurate financial records and contribute to the efficient management of accounts receivable processes in compliance with company policies and procedures.
How you will contribute:
Manage the trade payable account reconciliations with vendors.
Be responsible for complete follow-up of account payable balances including communication to vendors regarding outstanding statements and invoices.
Submit regular reports to direct line manager and provide information regarding trade payable reconciliation.
Manage the aging analysis report, analyse and escalate any anomalies.
Communicate with the dialysis units on missing invoices, missing information on invoices, incorrect account numbers.
Complete vendor applications for new acquisitions.
Capture invoices daily and submit payments through the banking platform.
Process journal entries for monthly reporting.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Ensure inter-company cross charges are completed monthly.
Ensure correct documentation comply with audit requirements.
Stock count sheets comply with audit requirements.
Support the team with ad-hoc administrative requests as and when required by business operations
What you bring to URC:
B. Com Accounting degree
Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in a bookkeeping role
SAP experience will be advantageous
Advanced proficiency level of Excel
Active involved in improvement processes
Preferred Skills:
Ability to propose solutions for problems
Takes initiative and ownership
Independent worker
Strong communicator
Eager to learn
Works structured and is punctual
Values integrity
Why you should apply?
- Join a multinational and reputable company
- Be part of a collaborative and high-performing team.
- Enjoy opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Work in an environment that values innovation, diversity, and employee well-being.
Closing date: Interested candidates who meet the requirements are invited to apply by forwarding a comprehensive CV to [email protected] by 20 November 2026.
NIPRO delivers on its purpose to help all people Live Longer. Live Better.
Our purpose is grounded in care, respect, and a deep commitment to the well-being of every life we touch—patients, partners, and team members. We believe that every colleague at NIPRO plays a vital role in our mission: to push innovation forward, improve patient outcomes, and make world-class healthcare accessible to all.
Respect is active and essential at NIPRO - it is our way of working, thinking, and growing together. We promote an environment where people feel safe to contribute, constructive ideas flow freely, and every person is treated with dignity.