Management Accountant at Ascendis Health

JOB OBJECTIVE

• Support the execution of the financial strategy by performing analysis
• Ensure accurate management accounting and reporting
• Manage and prepare accurate annual and quarterly budget forecasting
• Analyse data in support of existing and future business projects

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Prepare and provide detailed analysis of the monthly reporting packs at brand level
• Manage and prepare accurate forecasting and manage monthly cost tracking
• Support the sales team by providing detailed sales analysis; design reports and dashboards to facilitate function
• Support the Heads of Departments by designing tailor made reports to suit departmental needs
• Analyse costs and based on the understanding of the business strategy and plan, identify cost saving opportunities and wasteful expenditure
• Manage all data systems and safeguard the integrity and accuracy of the data
• Assist the Head of Finance with ad hoc tasks to address Head Office requirements

LEAD AND DEVELOP PEOPLE

• Act with integrity – honour commitments, take responsibility for decisions and behave consistently
• Establish high workplace operating standards and values
• Provide direction through clear communication of priorities and required results
• Shape environment to foster open communication and teamwork

QUALIFICATION AND SKILS

• B.Com degree with CTA and completed articles (minimum requirement not negotiable)
• 3 or more years in financial management
• Working knowledge of Sage Evolution, COGNOS
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Analytical skills
• Problem solving
• Oral and written communication skills
• Team work and leadership