Financial Accountant - Prescription Midrand

Adcock Ingram; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company based in Midrand is seeking a Financial Accountant responsible for executing financial procedures related to the RX business. This position includes financial analysis, reporting, and ensuring compliance with good governance practices. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and ERP systems like Oracle, and a keen understanding of accounting principles. This role offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience with financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks under deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Execute financial procedures for the RX business.
• Prepare VAT and Tax Packs.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting exercises.
• Support the Financial Manager with audits.
• Ensure compliance with financial governance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Risk management knowledge

MS Excel skills

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for executing financial procedures connected with the RX business of accounts, financial analysis, financial reporting, monitoring and enforcement of good governance and risk management procedure.

Reporting to

Financial Manager- Rx

Key Job Outputs

• General Ledger and Accounting support including :
• Monthly : Preparation / review journals, account
• Responsibility and management
• Update standard costings on Oracle
• Reporting : Hyperion processing and disclosure requirements
• Approval of the weekly local and foreign payments.
• Prepare the year end audit packs, road show packs and additional disclosure requirements required
• Prepare insurance questionnaire for Marsh
• Ensuring the speedy resolution of open and / or risk items
• Prepare and review fixed assets register for completenessand accuracy
• Detailed expense review and variance analysis
• Assist in the analysis and management of working capital
• Assist in the enforcement and tracking of the FOREX hedging policy
• Compiling data for operational finance dashboards including cash flow statements, working capital balance monitoring and other key operational finance metrics.
• Assist financial manager in addressing processes and controls and maintaining updated financial standard operating procedures ("SOPs")
• Support the Financial Manager with preparation of internal and external audits
• Prepare VAT and Tax Packs
• Assist in maintaining the Oracle chart of accounts for the division including limits of authority, account combination changes and / or running of query reports.
• Assist the Financial Manager in budgeting and forecasting exercise
• Assist Financial Manager with periodic financial reportingprocess
• Assist Financial Manager in review and accounting for commercial contracts
• Responsible to provide ad-hoc analytical support

Core Competencies

• Analytical and detail orientated individual with the highest accuracy standards
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively manage a finance team within a deadline driven environment as well as communicating with varied levels of personnel within the company
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting and risk management principles and processes, including detailed knowledge of statutory requirements and taxation legislation
• Proficient with MS Office applications, specifically advanced Excel skills
• ERP system knowledge- Oracle system experience advantageous
• Hyperion System advantageous

Clsoing Date : 10 November 2025