Chartered Accountant

SUMMARY:
Multinational pharmaceutical manufacturing company requires an experienced Chartered Accountant.  This position is based in Johannesburg.

POSITION INFO:
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