Job Description

Company Description

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high-quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversi?ed by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high-performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At aspen, not only do we source for the best talent but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Groupxe2x80x99s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high-quality, affordable medicines

OBJECTIVE: Manage a team to deliver complete, accurate and timely reporting in accordance with Aspenxe2x80x99s Group Accounting Policies, internal and third-party reporting requirements and timelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Manage a team of Financial Accountants to ensure the completeness, accuracy and timeliness of monthly income statement, balance sheet and cash flow reporting and related activities, complete with appropriate analysis and commentary.
• Provide technical Accounting expertise in line with IFRS and Companies Act requirements (including AFS Reviews and dividend declarations)
• Assess the impact of new Accounting Standards and Group Accounting policies and design and document processes and procedures to ensure complete and accurate implementation of these.
• Ensure complete, accurate and timely submission of:

• Cognos reporting (active and dormant entities)
• GFS reporting (sales, COGS, UEP)
• Group Reporting Packs (including review and approval of commentary)
• Prepare/Review as appropriate the budgeted/forecast balance sheet
• Ensuring that the Forecast and Budget Finance Processes is running effectively and in line with Internal and Group monthly timelines.

Compliance and Risk Mitigation

• Manage the deliverables of Statutory and Internal Audits and Agreed Upon Procedures as required
• Provide insight, analysis and prompt resolution of queries
• Ensuring Auditors are supplied with accurate deliverables, including but not limited to:

• Trial Balances
• General Ledger downloads
• Analysis and Commentary
• Reporting packs
• Ensure compliance with Aspen policies and procedures and drive accountability throughout organisation
• Ensure contract compliance and pro active identification and mitigation of risks

Ensure documented, clear and concise SOPs drafted relating to the full reporting function

People and Culture

• Deliver succession plan for all roles, focus on critical roles and middle management as part of broader BU talent management
• Create individual development plans for direct report, adjust where needed
• Make FLIT- Finance- Legal- IT department, the place to be by attracting, growing, retaining top talent and serving as a purpose driven leader
• Establish high level of credibility and manage strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders

Value Creation/ Innovation

• Continuous improvement to drive operational excellence and best in class business partnering
• Lead or partake in key strategic projects
• Design and implement at least one initiative which will save time and improve the quality/robustness of Reporting output or an associated support function

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• CA (SA)
• At least 1+ year post article experience in a finance environment (audit or otherwise)
• Prior experience interpreting and applying IFRS and the Companies Act
• Team and people management experience
• Pharmaceutical/FMCG industry and multinational financial management/reporting experience preferred

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Effective planning, organising and co-ordinating skills to prioritise tasks, manage a team and projects to deliver high quality work under pressure
• Highly numerate
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Logical reasoning
• Results driven
• Problem solving and decision making
• Commercial and strategic awareness
• Independent and self-directed individual who can drive execution;
• Effective interpersonal skills and able to influence people and decisions
• Clear written and verbal communication

KNOWLEDGE:

• Financial Accounting (IFRS)
• Companies Act
• Management Accounting & Analysis
• MS Office with Advanced Excel
• ERP System (SAP preferred)
• TM1 IBM Planning Analytics (Advantageous)

Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and suitably qualified job applicants are invited to submit their CV online on or before the 13th September 2023. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to Aspen.

Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have informed their direct managers of their applications.

Aspen Pharmacare