Accountant at Abbott

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Manage month-end responsibilities and general accounting.
• Prepare and report periodic reports to Headquarters within stipulated deadlines.
• Monthly inventory reporting including PPV, GIT and reserves.
• Monthly revenue reporting.
• Regularly evaluate and manage all debtors cash allocations and customer held orders.
• Strong focus on delivering timely reconciliations of accounts and investigating and resolving all variances within stipulated timelines.
• Monitor and adjust credit limits regularly in accordance with Abbott Global Credit Policy.
• Acting as a finance partner to the commercial divisions.
• Ensure relevant Basic Operating Procedures are relevant and updated when necessary.  Assist with and prepare required reports for internal and external audits.
• Ensure strong internal controls are in place and maintained within the position.
• Performing all task related to internal and external audits within the scope of your responsibilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Tertiary finance / accounting qualification.
• Previous experience in financial accounting role as well as a strong background in debtors.
• Excellent Excel and spreadsheet experience.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• A solid understanding of accounting principles including but not limited to debtors (IFRS9), inventory, and revenue recognition.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working as an accountant / financial analyst – preferably in a large organization / multinational. Preferably from a manufacturing industry with experience working with inventory accounting such as exposure reserves, PPV, fixed assets and standard costing. Analytical skills including problem solving.
• Personal motivation and commitment
• Be able to work with a multitude of personalities across all levels of the organization.