Accountant
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Job Location:
Johannesburg - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION:
About Abbott
Abbott is a globalhealthcareleader creating breakthrough science to improve peoples health. Were always looking towards the future anticipating changes in medical science and technology.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott you can do work that matters grow and learn care for yourself and family be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity working mothers female executives and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position works out of our Johannesburg Roodepoort Offices Abbott Place in our Corporate Finance Services (CFS).As Abbott South Africa we help people live healthier and better lives through our Established Pharmaceuticals Diagnostics Nutrition and Medical Devices business for more than years. We have approximately 300 employees working across Africa.
As an Accountant you will perform a variety of accounting activities in accordance with accounting principles and standards to control the organizations financial resources and ensure that it complies with all relevant regulations laws and reporting requirements.
What Youll Do:
Manage month-end responsibilities and general accounting.
Prepare and report periodic reports to Headquarters within stipulated deadlines.
Monthly inventory reporting including PPV GIT and reserves.
Monthly revenue reporting.
Regularly evaluate and manage all debtors cash allocations and customer held orders.
Strong focus on delivering timely reconciliations of accounts and investigating and resolving all variances within stipulated timelines.
Monitor and adjust credit limits regularly in accordance with Abbott Global Credit Policy.
Acting as a finance partner to the commercial divisions.
Ensure relevant Basic Operating Procedures are relevant and updated when necessary. Assist with and prepare required reports for internal and external audits.
Ensure strong internal controls are in place and maintained within the position.
Performing all task related to internal and external audits within the scope of your responsibilities.
Required Qualifications
Tertiary finance / accounting qualification is essential
CA(SA) or Eligible to register for CA is preferred.
Previous experience in financial accounting role as well as a strong background in debtors within the Medical FMCG OR related.
Excellent Excel and spreadsheet experience.
Good communication skills are essential.
A solid understanding of accounting principles including but not limited to debtors (IFRS9) inventory and revenue recognition.
Preferred Qualifications
Working as an accountant preferably in a large organization / multinational. Preferably from a manufacturing industry with experience working with inventory accounting such as exposure reserves PPV fixed assets and standard costing. Analytical skills including problem solving.
Personal motivation and commitment
Be able to work with a multitude of personalities across all levels of the organization.
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The base pay for this position is
N/AIn specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY:
Accounting & Reporting
DIVISION:
IFO International Finance
LOCATION:
South Africa > Johannesburg : Abbott Place
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not Applicable
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
About Company
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