Role Description

At Mary Begg Health Services,  Cost Accountant  plays a vital role in ensuring accurate and consistent pricing of goods and services. Your attention to detail and understanding of pricing methodologies will be essential to maintain cost price integrity and assist the Organization in realising optimal revenue generation.

Our Cost Accountant conducts herself/himself in a professional manner and always demonstrates a good attitude towards all our clients, visitors, health professionals and MBHS employees.

He/she maintains Mary Begg confidentiality agreement regarding System and information relating to all matters of Mary Begg business.

Educational and Competence Requirements 

• Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate or its equivalent
• CIMA/ ACCA or ZICA
• Prior experience and advanced excel is a must.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Must be computer literate with Knowledge of Sage Accounting system
• Detail oriented and exposure to Costing Methodologies
• Strong interpersonal skills

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensure that MBHS standard operating policies and procedures are
• followed with regards to the use of Accounting information.
• Demonstrate ability to competently organise, manage and run Accounting reconciliations between multiple sources.
• Review and analyse medical procedures, treatments, and services to determine appropriate pricing based on established guidelines and fee schedules.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of pricing strategies to enhance revenue and cost management.
• Update and maintain pricing information in Billing and Accounting systems to reflect current rates and contract agreements.
• Conduct periodic audits of pricing data to identify potential errors and take corrective actions to ensure billing accuracy.
• Monitor changes in healthcare regulations, coding systems, and insurance policies to adjust pricing strategies accordingly.
• Provide support and guidance to staff regarding pricing inquiries and related billing matters.
• Generate reports and analysis related to pricing trends, revenue performance, and reimbursement rates.
• Collaborate with all relevant stakeholders to resolve pricing discrepancies or issues.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate the ability to interact in a supportive manner with persons of all backgrounds and cultures.
• Ensure Costs are Recorded Accurately.
• Ensure Costing information is readily available for decision making on multiple digital platfoams.
• Ensure Costing information is Organised in a manner that is relevant to the stakeholders.