Finance Controller

MNA Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company is looking for a Finance Controller in South Africa. The role includes end-to-end accounting ownership, financial planning, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have a CPA or CA qualification, with at least 5 years of experience in finance management, preferably in the pharmaceutical sector. Key responsibilities involve financial reporting, cash management, and liaising with third parties. Strong skills in accounting software and MS Excel are essential. Applications can be submitted via the company's portal.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Accounting and management, preferably in Pharma.
• Expertise in relevant Accounting Software.
• Good understanding of Management Accounts and Financial Statements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Financials as per local GAAP and IFRS.
• Monthly reconciliation of Statutory books vs. MIS.
• Collection follow up with customers.

Skills

Financial Accounting

FP&A

Business Support

Local Taxation

Advanced MS Excel

Education

CPA, CA or equivalent qualification

Tools

Accounting Software

ERP systems

Job description

A global pharmaceutical company has a vacancy for a Finance Controller

Job Purpose

End to end Accounting and Finance ownership for Country; Supporting Business Head, Head of Finance & commercial teams with various analysis. Liaising with 3PL, distributor / Contract manufacturing for account reconciliation and accounting. Product costing, Budgeting, Forecasting and Management reports for South Africa business. Cash Management. IFRS ,Local VAT and tax compliances. Meeting with customers and follow up on Collections. Delegation and management of small Finance Team; Overall responsible for Country’s Finance, Accounting & FP&A.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of Financials as per local GAAP and IFRS with all annexure and reconciliations along with Segmental P&L
• Preparation of Actual P&L / Cash Flow / Balance Sheets as per the specified format from corporate
• Preparation of Forecasts P&L / Cash Flow / Balance Sheets
• Business Partnering : in Profitability analysis, Business case preparation, Negotiation with customer / Vendor etc.
• Monthly reconciliation of Statutory books vs. MIS
• Cash management and budgetary control
• Active involvement in implementation of Accounting software and BI Tool
• Budget preparation and Long Range Plan (3-5 years)
• Liaising with 3PL, Distributor / Contract Manufacturing and Reconciliation of Stock and Accounting on a regular basis
• Handling local statutory Audit & organization’s internal audit
• Handling Tax Audit, VAT, Transfer Pricing, liaising with Local Consultant and India Corporate Taxation Team
• Collection follow up with customers, Co-ordinating between distributor and customers on reconciliation
• Coordination with local bank on requirements
• BBBEE finance audit and information
• Legal assistance
• Information officer (Data protection)
• Botswana and Namibia operational involvement
• Ad-hoc tasks

Education and Experience

• CPA, CA or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Financial Accounting and management, FP&A, Business support and local Taxation. Preferably in Pharma.
• Advantage if candidate has ERP implementation experience

Knowledge

• Through understanding of Accounting Process and Procedures including expertise in relevant Accounting Software. Good understanding of Management Accounts and Financial Statements. Advanced level of Skill in MS Excel and good IT Skill in all other range of MS Office.

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com

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