Assistant Accountant at GSK

In this role you will…

•  Performing financial control activities to ensure data integrity

• Assist to manage the controls of Fixed assets, stock, debtors, creditors, inter-company and bank accounting entries.

• Assist to submit monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reports and analysis

• Monthly and annual corporate and statutory reporting.

• Assist in the Monthly reconciliation and reporting of the fixed assets for financial and tax purposes

• Assist the Senior Accountant to Implement improvements of tax management and implement tax controls and overall compliance controls.

• Assist the senior accountant to manage the month end process to ensure reporting deadlines are met.

At GSK, we're a company with a purpose to help people do more, feel better and live longer. We realize that our purpose starts with us. When we feel at our best, we perform at our best. Therefore, we want all applicants to be able to perform their best throughout the recruitment process.
We will be delighted to hear from talented individuals that align to our values. These are at the heart of everything we do and include: Patient focus, Transparency, Respect, Integrity along with Courage, Accountability, Development, and Teamwork.
When you set out on your adventure at GSK, we make a deal. You commit to living our values and expectations and performing against our Innovation, Performance and Trust priorities. In return, GSK commits to providing the right environment for you to thrive. Together, we build an environment where we can all thrive and focus on what matters most to each of us.
As a modern employer, we empower you to be yourself, share ideas and work collaboratively.

Why you?  

Qualifications & Skills:

• CA(SA)/ CIMA – newly qualified

• Business Degree (equivalent)

• At least 3 years relevant experience in the same capacity

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Process Flow: Financial Processes

• Trouble shoot understanding of controls

• Implementation of controls and processes

• Understanding of SARS / South African Tax Laws

• Demonstrated ability to display key attributes of successful finance shared service team member including:

• Business knowledge &Technical finance knowledge

• Ability to provide effective financial management for a complex organization using technical expertise and analytical skills

• Understanding of financial systems and processes

• Able to perform under pressure

• Deadline driven