A global pharmaceutical company has a vacancy for an Accounting Lead. Key Responsibilities: Managing Business Performance Preparation of Brand P&L Working with business to ensure timely collection of Receivables Work with SCM and ensure optimum inventory levels and handling inventory claims Cost analytics and saving initiatives Budget finalizations and managing the budgets throughout the year To work on simplification and automation projects Preparation of monthly MIS and other reports to support the business in decision making Agreements Review and assessment of financial implications Preparation and review of Business Cases Assurance, Compliance&Reporting Payment of VAT and Employee taxes as per due dates and ensuring VAT Compliances&refunds Timely payment of Advance and year-end tax Income Tax Computation Management of Fixed Asset&Intangibles Register Verification of all employee related claims in line with SOP's Maintenance of Balance Sheet schedules Monthly sales preparation and submissions Preparation of Financial Statements Co-ordination with external and internal auditors Ensuring compliance to processes and SOPs Liaising with company secretaries ensuring that all statutory books are properly maintained and updated Creation and maintenance of Finance SOPs Coordination with third party payroll processing firm for payroll preparation Requirements Key Skills and Competencies: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Completed SAIPA/SAICA articles will be advantageous Thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles. Ability to conceptualize and establish adequate processes and controls. Good grasp of the business environment to support management in decision making. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-energy organization. Excellent verbal and interpersonal skills. Good Computer literacy and ability to work in an ERP environment. Behavioural Dimensions: Aspirational Growth Mindset - Aims for big outcomes. Takes calculated risks. Thinks with a view to reduce/optimize costs. Speed&Rigour in Execution - Demonstrates agility in work. demonstrate discipline and detail orientation. Creates processes&systems that yield repeated success. People Leadership - Inspires team members, peers and stakeholders to go beyond their comfort zone. Encourages people to collaborate proactively. Encourages teams to learn. Innovation - Designs solutions keeping the patient&customer (internal/external) in mind. Uses science, technology, analytics and/or digital tools to solve problems. Looks for opportunities for continuous improvement. Result Driven - Takes ownership for end results and outcomes. Monitors progress in a disciplined manner with an eye on the end goal. Recovers quickly from setbacks&learns from failure. Excellence Focus - Continuously acquires new skills&applies it to work. Offers insights from own experience to execute flawlessly. Brings in "outside-in" perspective/best practices. #J-18808-Ljbffr