Accounting Specialist - Bloemfontein, South Africa

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Accounting Specialist (Bloemfontein)

Job Specific Skills

• Foundational accounting standards. Apply those principles to accurately record financial transactions and maintain appropriate supporting documentation.
• Foundational non-complex provisions using appropriate methods; identify risks of bad debts.
• Perform all activities within the payables process.
• Perform month-end close activities and provide accurate and timely financial submissions.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to general ledger and perform other related account reconciliations; evaluate accounts for legitimacy and balance substantiation. Understand the different components and interdependencies of the organization's chart of accounts.
• Understand and describe the main elements of financial statements and reports.
• Understand general compliance requirements and provide accurate and timely financial submissions.
• Understand and apply basic concepts of cost accounting to support entities’ operational and financial requirements.
• Demonstrate knowledge to effectively identify and update product costs as necessary.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of techniques used to analyze and manage costs.
• Takes a structured and planned approach to work and has the ability to priorities what needs to be done, to best achieve individual and team objectives.
• Ability to plan and structure individual and team work streams, to maximize efficiency. Has the ability to be flexible and responsive to the needs of key internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to business planning, budgeting and expenditure forecasting processes.
• Apply basic modelling, forecasting and planning techniques to develop cost forecasts with cost drivers identified and explained.

Job Requirements

• SAIPA or SAIBA qualification.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Acounting and Finances or similar field required.
• Expert knowledge of scientific principles and concepts.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications.  Experience in NetSuite will be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with clinical trial and pharmaceutical development preferred.
• Good communication skills and willingness to work with others to clearly understand needs and solve problems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with current ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 standards preferred.
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, FDA, and GCP requirements.
• Basic understanding of CROs and scientific & clinical data/terminology, & the drug development process.

Bloemfontein based candidates will receive preference for this position.

Should you not have received a response within 14 days of your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.