Multinational pharmaceutical manufacturing company requires an experienced Chartered Accountant.
This position is based in Johannesburg.
Minimum Qualification Chartered Accountant – CA (SA) or CIMA Experience 10 Years accounting experience is required (post articles) Computer literacy on Oracle is essential Pharmaceutical / medical / FMCG industry is preferred Experience with import process and compliance relating thereto Must be conversant with Government Tender process to support the business Familiarity and some experience on Fx risk management Rand Vs USD Good working knowledge of BEE provisions Exposure to Oracle is preferred Regular budgeting, MIS, handling auditors, GAAP issues etc… and routine matters Familiarity to needs for timely financial reporting for public companies Good communication skill Good background, governance / code of ethics / internal control environment Dealing with various provinces for billing and collections of AR is an advantage Overseeing 5 x Finance Staff Finance Management assistance of all Finance Day to day working capital management and planning of payments based on funds availability Manage transfer pricing issues for the subsidiary and associated customers Cost due diligence of all quotations of Vendors / Suppliers Supporting sales managers with profitability calculations, product pricing, commission and marketing fees / Comarketing fees calculations in special sales deals Overseeing all staff travel and accommodation requirements Monitoring of all Debtors outstanding Verification and approving all creditors before making payment Monitor the stock levels and expiry dates and advising/assisting sales manager for liquidation as early as possible Verification of monthly VAT calculations for submitting for filing with SARS Submitting Monthly MIS reports to specific deadlines Supporting Preparation of quarterly financial statements, send Head Office overseas Preparation all corporate budget for the subsidiary, verification of sales, marketing and regulatory budgets Monitor and control of all the expenses against budgets and review the variance Liaising with tax consultants W.R.T all monthly and yearly tax filings and with auditor for internal and Statutory audits etc.
Developing external relationships with appropriate contacts, e.g.
auditors, solicitors, bankers etc.
Company secretarial matters- preparation of Minutes, Resolutions other statutory filings Coordinate with Head Office and other direct customers of Head Office with regard to outstanding and payment related issues Engage in ongoing cost reduction analyses in all areas of the company Third party contract manufacturing facility Bonded warehouse process BEE and BEE partner cash flow management and solutions Board meeting preparation and attendance where required CIPC Contracts and Legal Agreements CPA Tender and SEP CSD Payment review Head Office Payments review Daily monitoring of forex rates and data to be maintained Annual insurance increase reviews Any other financial / accounting issues which not mentioned above Knowledge Customer and Personal Service – customer collections experience Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic cash flow planning Familiar with import process and compliance relating thereto Conversant with Government Tender process to support the business English Language - Knowledge of the professional grammar in drawing up financial reports and profitability calculations and findings Mathematics - Knowledge of detailed arithmetic Computers – Microsoft office, advanced excel and Oracle (preferable) Tax knowledge: Income Tax, Vat, PAYE Skills Excel Skills, analytical skills, profit and loss calculations for new markets Good communication skill Attributes Strong leadership skills, ability to work accurately and yet stick to tight reporting deadlines