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 Group's 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 OF ROLE
Manage a team to deliver complete, accurate and timely reporting in accordance with Aspen's Group Accounting Policies, internal and third-party reporting requirements and timelines.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Accounting

• 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

Reporting

• 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)

Audit

• 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

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Prepare/Review as appropriate the budgeted/forecast balance sheet
• Apply professional judgement to analyze and explain variances

Management & Other Tasks

• Lead the team through planning and coordinating tasks efficiently without compromising quality
• Manage team performance through performance reviews and providing sound guidance and support
• Work closely with Treasury to manage applicable bank account and related maintenance and payments
• Resolve team and cross-functional conflict promptly
• Strive for continuous improvement and implement new ways of working as appropriate
• Perform designated approval function
• Manage royalty payment processes
• Act as a link between the Reporting Finance division and other business units to supply information as requested.
• Prepare, maintain and approve appropriate SOPs
• Plan knowledge management and ensure backup resourcing to avoid
• loss of knowledge/information due to attrition
• Ad hoc tasks as assigned

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 / Matric
• CA (SA)

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

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

SOFT SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Effective planning, organizing and coordinating skills to prioritize 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

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED
The applicant must be proficient in the various applications (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) within the Microsoft Office bundle.
DRIVERS LICENCE
The successful candidate must have a valid driver's licence and be able to travel as per the expectations of the role.
FEEDBACK
Please note that if you have not heard from the Human Capital department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.
INTERNAL APPLICATIONS
Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.
Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with Aspen's Transformation Agenda.

Skills Required