Assistant Accountant
Aspen Pharma Group
2022/03/09   Port Elizabeth

Job Ref #: AsstAcctPE20222
Industry: Pharmaceutical And Medical/Healthcare
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Applications are invited for the above indicated vacancy that exists in the Finance department. The successful incumbent will report to the Finance Lead: Central Finance. All applications to be received on or before 25 January 2022. Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates in line with Aspen’s Transformation Agenda.

Job Description

Overview

Writes up, maintains and reconciles the ledger, ensuring that the various amounts are correctly posted to the various accounts.

 

Responsibilities :

Accounting and Controls

  • Prepare, process and file journals
  • Prepare and reconcile accounts
  • Capture/ prepare, select and file payments
  • Clear cost centres
  • Process and file invoices
  • Capture budget and other financial information

Operational Activities

  • Plan and prioritise own tasks
  • Provide information on resource requirements for work objectives
  • Use and report on the use of assets/ resources within area of responsibility, in line with standard procedures
  • Apply an understanding of area of specialisation
  • Capture and provide information for reports, as required
  • Compile standardised reports and consolidate documents
  • Comply with document filing requirements and maintain and update records and systems as required
  • Adhere to organisational policies and procedures
  • Assist with the preparation and update of SOP’s, as required
  • Assist with projects, implementation of systems and feasibility studies
Job Requirements

Skills Required:

Background/experience

  • 1 to 3 years’ experience in accounts payable / receivable department
  • Relevant financial, computer systems and procedures experience
  • Experience working with creditors and/ or debtors
  • Matric/ Grade 12

Specific job skills

  • Computer literacy

Competencies

  • Taking Action
  • Meeting Deadlines
  • Finalising Outputs
  • Maintaining Accuracy

Following Procedures