Acounting Manager at Aspen Pharma Group

Ensuring effective implementation and management of accounting controls within the Finance department

Ensuring accurate and timeous reporting to Head Office

Job Content Includes:

Accounting and Controls

• Maintain Financial Accounting Systems integrity and confidentiality of data
• Ensures Internal Financial policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to by Aspen employees
• Ensures all Financial information published to Financial Manager for review is valid, accurate and complete through regular checks and balances
• Prepare management accounting packs, year - end packs per head office requirements for review by the Financial Manager for PE & Outsource:
• Monthly management packs
• Quarterly forecast packs
• Half year packs
• Year-end packs
• Budget packs
• Prepare monthly Exco report for review and comments from Senior Executive:Finance and Head of Operations
• Review of balance sheet accounts monthly for accuracy versus ledger. Ensure any risk/concern items are highlighted and resolved timeously
• Assist internal and external auditors (PWC, Deloitte & Group Internal Risk) during various audits with the necessary information required.
• Complete the annual computation for current tax asset/liability and deferred tax in accordance with Income Tax Act for SA OPS(PE,EL,NUTS & 3rd Party) for review by Head Office
• Manage & ensure SA OPS maximizes all Incentives available through:
• Cash Incentives – MCEP,EIP,ECDC & Municipal Rebates
• Tax Incentives – Section 12I
• Review of Intellectual Property ensuring treatment in accordance with IFRS standards
• Review and sign off of EFT’s and any other payments required in terms of corporate delegation of responsibilities

Skills & Attributes:

• Attention to detail, accuracy, problem-solving and accountability
• Problem solving & Analytical skills
• Service orientation & Interpersonal skills
• Information seeking & Decision making skills
• Motivated, flexible and able to function well within a team
• Planning and time management skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• IT Skills (ERP and Spreadsheets)

?Requirements

• Com Honours and completed articles, or equivalent
• CA(SA) an advantage
• At least 3 years working experience in a manufacturing environment
• At least 2 years’ experience in the supervision of staff
• Prior experience in the interpretation and application of Accounting Standards(IFRS) and the Companies Act
• Prior experience in Corporate Tax computation
• Computer literate – proficiency in excel, word, powerpoint, and a fully integrated computer system e.g. Baan, SAP, etc