Financial Controller (PSS07121)

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

About the client: PSS has been mandated to hire a Financial Controller foran innovation-driven global pharmaceutical company with a presence across Specialty, Generics and OTC businesses. It focuses on the key therapeutic areas of respiratory, dermatology and oncology. The company has 10 world-class manufacturing facilities spread across 4 continents and operations in over 80 countries.

Job Purpose: Responsible for managing the finance functions/team locally. Reporting to and adhering to corporate policies as set out by the Global Finance team.

Key Responsibilities::

Finance Function

• Monthly MIS and analysis report to provide clarity on MIS numbers to management.
• Responsible for full financial function including ad-hoc queries, flash sales reporting, MIS reporting,
• IFRS reporting and sales forecast/rolling cash flow reporting.
• Day-to-day running of the finance department including statutory payments, supplier/employee payments etc
• Interaccount transactions, payments, and reporting
• Support country manager with information, data, and slides for quarterly meetings
• Assist with year-end audits and other audits required from time to time. Eg: limited review audit
• Control over debtors and collection
• Oversee projects to improve profitability and department cost control
• Liaise with local bankers on bank accounts and approve forex payments
• Prepare monthly analysis of cost of goods sold and operational expenses against the prior year and budget, providing explanations and business solutions to help mitigate the risks
• Profitability on top 10 products and brands in MIS
• Involved with approval of RCF file
• Involved with the processing of IFRS additional reports

Budget Function

• Prepare, process, and analyze

LRP Function

• Long range plan-5 year business plan preparation and presentation

Controller Function

• New in license product launch financial evaluation and stakeholder involvement with SOP
• Investigating and viability of new products likely to be sold to market
• Analyse costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results, and the companys actual performance compared to the business plan
• Develop trends and projections for the business
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.

Qualifications & Experience.

• Qualified chartered Accountant/Certified Public Accountant or equivalent.
• 8-12 years experience.

Reporting to: Head of Finance MEA and Head Southern Africa Cluster. Responsible for managing the finance functions/team locally. Reporting to and adhering to corporate policies as set out by the Global Finance team.