Adcock Ingram is a leading South African pharmaceutical company with a proud 130 year heritage. It has a portfolio of trusted, quality brands and generics and an entrenched value system that assures integrity. Growing from humble beginnings as a small Krugersdorp pharmacy in 1890, Adcock’s portfolio includes an extensive range of Prescription, Over-the-co...
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Co-ordination of monthly reporting (Operations Financial Reports) to ensure timely submission of information to Management Accountant, site leadership and central finance
Collecting and analyzing data about a company’s operational costs
Setting standard costs of manufactured goods and maintenance of Bill of Materials
Developing and analyzing cost standards
Preparing budget reports and cost forecasts and analyses against actuals
Identifying and recommending cost-effective solutions
Assist with the management of internal and external audits
Delivery of high quality financial and management reports as required
Challenging Plant costs, capital spend, inventory management, yields and site metrics
Work with relevant departments to update and or design Bill of Materials (“BOMs”) and Manufacturing routings to calculate standard costs
Assisting with area cycle counts to improve stock accuracy and investigate issues that may arise to resolve central/shared services to prevent supplier challenges
Reviewing vendor documents for completeness etc. before submission
Simplify complex multi-level data of analysis into concise and easy to understand reports for management review.
Work on cross site initiatives and projects as required
Provide Financial Support to site manufacturing operations and other support areas
Act in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures and ensure adherence to the corporate Code of Conduct
Requirements
B. Com (Accounting) or CIMA
At least 3 years’ experience in a cost accounting position in a manufacturing environment
At least 2 years’ experience in management accounting position in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Knowledge of accounting principles and best practice internal controls
Possess excellent data accuracy and analytical skills, be capable of working on own initiative and able to prioritize tasks and work under time constraints