Latest Recruitment at Aspen Pharma Group

POSITION OVERVIEW

• The environment in which these businesses operate are complex and subject to ongoing challenge and change as the company beds down its presence in Europe in addition to be exposed to constant changes in legislation and audits in the region. The Group Tax Manager Africa role takes care of tax affairs of approximately one third of the Group’s tax presence.
• The successful incumbent will work with the team of tax specialists, technology specialists, colleagues, and business to implement that strategy in the region.

ROLE PURPOSE

• To provide support to the Group Tax Executive by controlling the tax affairs, including providing advice, of individual companies in the assign region ensuring that the Group meets its tax obligations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accounting for taxes and related party transactions
• Tax compliance and audits
• Transfer pricing
• Legislation
• Corporate activities affecting your region
• Opinions
• Stakeholder engagement
   

Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS

• B. Com Hons (Taxation) or B. Com plus a Higher Diploma in Tax
• Master’s in International Tax or similar qualification an advantage
• CA (SA an advantage

OVERALL EXPERIENCE

• +10yrs experience in an international tax consulting role, or in the commercial environment.
• Work-specific skills & exposure
• Ability to lead a team of skilled tax specialists

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Independent worker
• Self-motivated and highly productive
• High levels of accuracy and strong analytical skills
• Highly dependable and dedicated to the work under their management
• Strong levels of co-operation
• High levels of business acumen
• Project management skills including effective management of projects, the ability to meet all deadlines, and the ability to effectively manage the implementation of proposals/acquisitions
• Good opinion writing skills
• Ability to understand and interpret the impact of tax law changes on the business

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OBJECTIVE:

Responsible for overseeing the entire master data management process in SAP S/4 HANA for the SA Commercial Business. This includes managing and maintaining the accuracy, completeness and consistency of customer, vendor, material, and all other financial data in line with Aspen’s governance framework, standards and policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Governance Framework and operating Model 

• Assist the Senior Reporting Finance Manager to develop and maintain Aspen Data Governance Framework
• In collaboration with the Senior Reporting Finance Manager, Responsible for:
  • Polices
  • Processes
  • Templates
  • Design Principles
  • Data Governance Forum co-ordination and facilitation
• Responsible for the execution of data governance activities at the direction of the Senior Reporting Finance Manager, in accordance with Data Governance Strategy, Framework and Operating Model.
• Support the Senior Reporting Finance Manager to implement the overall Master Data Management strategy within the Data Governance Organisation
• Assist to develop and maintain the overall Master Data Policies per Data Object
• Responsible for developing and maintaining SOPs for the execution of the Master Data Governance Operating Model
• Support the development of standards and rules per master data objectsMaster Data Maintenance
• Responsible for data integrity
• Responsible to oversee, create and maintain:
  •           Material Master
  •           Cost Centers
  •           Profit Centers
  •           GL Accounts
  •          Customer Master
  •           Vendor Master
  •          Business Partners
  •           Purchase info Records
  •           Other Additional Data objects
• Responsible for maintaining all data objects on the Global Master Data System (GMS)
• Ensuring the Global Master Data System (GMS) is aligned with the Local ERP System
• Adhere to the Group Data Governance Policies
• Adhere to all Local Master Data SOP’s
• Responsible for Master Data Audits
• Assist with all master data queries across the various interfaces
• Responsible for maintenance of “Alternate Hierarchies" in TM1 by updating of cost centers and streams and divisions on material master.
• Run and distribute monthly master data reports for each data object (GL Accounts, Cost Centers etc.)

Data Quality

• Responsible for overall Data Quality within the Data Governance Organisation
• Provide input into the Data Quality Concept and ensure the  approach meets the needs of the Organisation
• Monitor and measure the Data Quality Reports and ensure the analysis meets the requirements of the Data Governance Organisation
• Identify any keys issues on data quality and escalate to the required KPI owner – Data Object Owner,
• Provide input into key DQA metrics and assign and monitor KPIs for each metric
• Maintain expert knowledge on implemented data quality tools and processes, identify and initiate continuous improvements to the data quality process and reporting capabilities.
• Assist in data quality test planning and design, test data creation, and data requirements verification.
• Conduct quality analysis and improvement, including execution of data quality audits.
• Project Management and Data Initiatives

Data Governance

• Assist in ensuring Data Governance is embedded or built into relevant projects or project models, including the identification of data definitions, possible re-use of attributes approved within the information model
• Execute Data Governance Activities in alignment with the overall Data Governance Framework and Master Data Management strategy with the guidance of the Data Governance Manager
• Identify and propose data governance initiatives

ERP Data

• Responsible for all interfaces on master data from SAP to all 3rd party systems
• Master Data Lead for any further projects involving Keystone Group Data Governance
• Responsible for any other ad hoc Projects involving master data system enhancements and reports enhancements.
• Responsible for oversight of NPL fields relating to material master interface into Service now/LMS
• Service now/LMS upgrades on material master.
• Service now upgrades on all other data objects.

People Development

• Actively coach and mentor direct and indirect reports and the broader staff, providing feedback and developing and growing employees to develop their technical and soft skills within the Data Governance Organisation
• Introduce and train direct and indirect reports on Data Governance policies and procedures
• Provide leadership and expertise to indirect reports- master data coordinators of different data objects.

Other 

• Support any Master Data related system upgrade, transition or project work.
• Ad hoc Projects involving Master Data and system enhancements. 
• Data analytics and creating meaningful reports

Requirements
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• The ideal candidate is an energetic, curious, self-motivated person with good problem-solving and project management skills who takes initiative and demonstrates a passion for service excellence.
• Able to work under high pressure with a calm, organized approach based on effectively prioritised tasks to meet deadlines with a high sense of urgency.
• Able to work with all levels of staff and build strong relationships with senior local and global management and demonstrate strong leadership skills to contribute meaningfully to Master Data Strategies, Policies, Standard Operating Procedures and Group Standards required in a Data Governance Organisation with commercial and strategic awareness.
• Able to communicate effectively in both written and verbal contexts is essential.
• Able to manage and support a high number of indirect reports from multiple business areas and manage future direct reports.
• Able to comfortably initiate change and overcome obstacles operating with a high level of flexibility. Lead employees through times of adversity and change. Be able to excel at managing transition while exhibiting flexibility, patience and resilience.
• Business analysis and financial skills
• Risk management

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent Technical skills background – Accounting, Procurement and SAP
• Excellent Technical skills – Excel, ERP tools
• Master Data Governance Frameworks, Policies and Procedures
• Data Migration for ERP implementation projects
• Continuous improvement initiatives and projects
• Understand SAP data objects and SAP organisational areas

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in commerce, information systems, informatics, or related field.
• Additional data governance/SAP certifications preferred (e.g. DMBoK, SAP Functional, ECC, S/4 HANA)
• 3-5 years’ Experience of working in a multi-national company with diverse, global stakeholders preferred
• Experience in a managerial role (3+ years)
• Advanced proficiency in Excel with at least 2 years’ experience of Data Analytics
• Data Management experience in Data Governance Projects (methodology/tool based)
• Excellent Data Management skills in a leadership role (2+ years)
• Strong understanding of master data management principles, data governance, data quality and data modelling
• Strong understanding of the needs of data users in the enterprise, including transactional processing, reporting, and business intelligence
• SAP/ERP data migration/integration experience, preferably in manufacturing and FMCG industries (Supply chain experience will be advantageous)

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Objective: 

• The Sales Representative is responsible for the promotion of products within a certain geographical area to Pharmacies, Nursing and Private Health Care Practitioners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Commercial Excellence

• Track Sales performance to achieve or exceed set area Financial budgets (Monthly, Quarterly and Full year)
• Implement Marketing and Sales execution strategies to drive Focus and Total basket products
• Manage stock at corporate/ hospital pharmacies, clinics and collaborate with KAMs/ Brand Manager/ Sales Manager for wholesalers replenishments
• Develop a comprehensive graded (A, B, C, E, F &D) Customer list, and update quarterly in order to reach potential customers to position and sell Aspen vaccines
• Map the area and segment Customers to ensure effective customer appointments planning, cost effective travel and acceptable customer frequency visits
• Communicate Business approved Product’s key messages to customers and build positive trust-relationships to influence their choice for Aspen vaccines
• Use available business customer engagement platforms i.e. Face-to-face, CME/ CPD Meetings, Webinars, Virtual, etc to create demand
• Plan and spend within the allocated A&P budget to drive RoI customer engagement activities
• Drive cross functional efficiencies and collaboration with key stakeholders across the business
• Follow up with targeted customers, gather feedback on their experience with Aspen products and provide them with an ongoing customer support to ensure effective choice and use of the products
• Resolve customer complaints by investigating problems; developing solutions; preparing reports; making recommendations to management,
• Report on adverse reaction (ADR) and product complaints (PQC)  within 24 hours through correct channels available, and ensure that all product complaints are resolved within the respective timelines
• Develop area specific strategies and implement Tactical Action Plans (TAPs) that would positively impact the business and share best practices within the team
• Maintain adherence business rules i.e., call rates standards, call logging adherence and ensure submission of monthly and weekly planners
• Manage business expenses to improve of profitability of the vaccines division

Value creation

• Manage business risks by collecting and reporting timeously Field intelligence to Sales & Marketing managers i.e. NPL, OOS, Product discontinuations, etc
• Identify non-existing business collaborations opportunities and initiate to improve total Aspen business
• Monitor, analyze data and market conditions to identify competitive advantage and product usage to improve sales performance
• Pursue continuous learning and professional development and stay up to date with the latest industry trends

Compliance

• Complete training on all Business SoPs relevant and implement daily in business conduct or in all customer interaction and activities

Requirements
Skills and Attributes:

• Selling skills
• Analytical, data analysis and basic financial calculation skills from different data sources (Aspen or external) i.e. growth%, contribution%, etc
• Execution and understanding of set budgets
•  Very strong communication and negotiation skills
• Product knowledge on Aspen and competitor products within Vaccine’s arena
• Effective territory management
• Administration skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent Presentation skills
• Problem solving and decision making
• Teamwork skills 

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the Vaccines business/industry would be advantageous.
• Have a complete and thorough understanding of the scope of the pharmaceutical market
• Understanding of the budgeting and forecasting processes,
• A good grasp of Marketing and Sales Execution strategies processes,
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• MS office – with Excel Competency
• Qliksense, SSD Models, IMS TPM, SWIFT, Rep-wise 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Matric/ Grade 12
• Suitable tertiary qualification would be an advantage i.e. B Cur, B Pharm, BCom or any related Health Sciences qualification
• Minimum 1 year working experience in Private vaccination clinic (s) or Minimum 3 years pharmaceutical experience, in the Private market.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Existing relationships with key customers would be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Qlik view, Repwise