Brightwater have partnered with a major pharmaceutical provider that are now looking for a Finance Manager/Accounting Manager to add to their growing team of 18 within Finance.
Responsibilities Maintain and enhance rebate payment calculation, reporting, and communication processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Produce monthly financial forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.
Review client contracts to understand obligations and perform detailed manual calculations to determine rebates owed to clients.
Prepare internal and external reports to facilitate client payments and conduct rebate payment reconciliations.
Continuously evaluate client contracts and amendments, tracking updated rebate terms to ensure accurate liability forecasts and calculations.
Analyze rebate reimbursements to verify compliance with contractual terms.
Record accounting journals as required for month-end financial processing.
Provide support to senior management within the finance function, including data insights and reporting.
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Assist with financial audits and contribute to month-end management reporting as needed.
Conduct ad hoc financial analyses to address specific business needs.
Skills & Experience Bachelors degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or accreditation with a professional accounting body (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for reporting and analysis.
Experience with SAP or PeopleSoft Financials is advantageous but not mandatory.
Prior experience in rebate processing, contract management, or a related finance role, preferably within the insurance or pharmaceutical industry, is desirable.
Ability to interpret and execute on detailed contract language with precision.
Skills: Accountant pharma acca aca Benefits: bonus Medical Aid / Health Care Pension Fund