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  • Posted: Jul 13, 2022
    Deadline: Not specified
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    Aspen has a proud heritage dating back more than 160 years and is committed to sustaining life and promoting healthcare through increasing access to its high quality affordable medicines and products. Aspen has a market capitalisation of approximately US$10 billion, is the largest pharmaceutical company listed on the JSE Limited (share code: APN) and rank...
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    Junior Group Specialist

    ROLE PURPOSE:

    To assist in the implementations, including taking ownership of certain data objects, for new projects or improvements to existing business processes, incorporating best practices and industry standards whilst also supporting with, and training Affiliates on financial submissions as part of the Group Reporting calendar.

    Business process strategy implementation Training Materials, SOP and WI

    • Prepares and updates of relevant training materials, Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions

    Implementation

    • Implements all standard operating procedures that are published for Group Finance Business Support

    Business support services Business Support – Data

    • Assists internal and external stakeholders during project and go-live phases with preparing, submitting and reconciling of project and financial information applying relevant best practices and industry standards, whilst ensuring adherence to Group Policies, Procedures, Standards and Internal Controls. Taking responsibility for own time planning and deliverables

    Application Support

    • Assists affiliates in providing the necessary support and training, including preparation of reconciliations, to respective finance departments as required for business tools/applications such as TM1, BPC, COGNOS, and the Group Financial System (GFS)

    Reporting Submissions

    • Assists affiliates during the monthly, budget and forecasting processes to ensure compliance and alignment to Group requirements – Revenue, Un-Earned Profit and COGS submissions

    Continuous Improvement

    • Identifies areas of improvement and possible increased productivity and provide recommendations to reduce financial and time waste.
    • Provides post implementation support and thereafter continuously monitor and implementation of the identified improvements

    Project Management Ad hoc projects

    • Plans ad-hoc projects and after approval complete project ensuring deliverables are met within agreed scope, budget, on time and in full

    Stakeholder engagement

    • Actively engages with the business and develop and maintain strong, collaborative working relationship with Project team and business units

    Requirements

    Education and Certifications/registrations

    • B.Com Accounting or equivalent
    • Professional registrations – Advantageous
    • SAP Certified Application Associate - Financial Accounting - Advantageous
    • SAP Certified Application Associate - Management Accounting – Advantageous

    Experience 

    • 4-5 years’ experience in a field of study or area of specialization 
    • 1+ years in an integrated ERP environment e.g. SAP/Baan
    • Fully computer literate incl. proficiency in Excel
    • Basic understanding of Project Management

    Technical competencies & skills

    • Experience in preparing Policies/Procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and Group Standards
    • Energetic, enquiring mind, self-motivated, with good problem-solving skills, initiative and a passion for service excellence
    • Must be diligent, astute, with a focus on attention to detail, high sense of urgency and deadline driven
    • Mature, resilient, assertive, someone with unquestionable integrity who commands respect
    • Ability to work under high pressure – a calm, organized approach and ability to prioritize
    • Ability to interact with all levels of staff
    • Highly analytical, project management skills, ability to influence and logical thinking skills and abilities are essential for success in the role
    • 1+ years working in a manufacturing environment – Advantageous

    Aspen Competencies 

    Business

    • Accountability / Ownership -accept responsibility, own decisions and achieve results despite adverse conditions. They deliver on commitments, usually on time and respectful of others time
    • Performance Driven - aspen’s success is dependent on its people and their ability to achieve results.  This requires employees who have the ability to operate with a high level of energy, whilst remaining focused on the required outcomes
    • Make Good Decisions - being solution orientated, innovative, agile and proactive. Good decisions are informed decisions. Employees need to seek information, isolate issues, hear all points of view, analyse data, act decisively and take calculated risks

    People

    • Communicate Effectively - clear and transparent communication leads to clear understanding. Sincere messaging with no hidden agendas. Choosing right messages and active listening skills
    • Dealing with ambiguity Embrace Change - ability to comfortably initiate change and overcome obstacles operating with a high level of flexibility. Show resilience in the face of constraints, frustrations or adversity

    Self

    • Demonstrates a passion for Aspen - drives a positive perception about Aspen and builds pride through self and others. Has a clear understanding of Aspen’s history and lives the Aspen Values of Integrity, Innovation, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork
    • Contribute Special Expertise - contribute specific technical or functional expertise in their chosen career and possess an understanding of the bigger pharmaceutical industry picture
    • Take Action with Integrity - Aspen employees must internalise the principles of the Aspen Code of Conduct and demonstrate integrity, fairness, accountability, respect, transparency and sincerity
    • Continuously Grow and Develop - staying competitive means continually increasing knowledge, skills and capabilities. Learn from mistakes and continually strive for excellence

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Aspen Pharma Group on aspen.mcidirecthire.com to apply

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