Accountant (Contract Position) at Abbott

Primary Objective Of Position

• Manage month-end responsibilities and general accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end responsibilities and general accounting.
• Prepare and report periodic reports to Headquarters within stipulated deadlines.
• Monthly inventory reporting
• Regularly evaluate and manage all debtors cash allocations
• Management of distributor relationships.
• 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

Education

• Bachelors degree in Accounting;
• Post Graduate Degree an advantage

Experience

• Previous experience in Financial accounting role as well as a strong background in debtors.
• Minimum 5 years in a Financial position
• Must have worked within FMCG OR Pharmaceutical OR Medical Devices OR related
• Analytical skills including problem solving
• Excellent Excel and spreadsheet experience
• Good communication. Ability to work with different personalities
• A solid understanding of accounting principles including but not limited to debtors (IFRS9), inventory, and revenue recognition.
• Personal motivation and commitment
• Be able to work with a multitude of personalities across all levels of the organization.