ABOUT ABBOTT

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Professional qualification in accountancy and/or degree in accounting.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• 2 to 4 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry.

• Responsible for setting the standard cost for the product including costing over the long range plan (3-5 years) and presentation to Senior Management.
• Ensure month-end reporting is carried out efficiently and in line with agreed timetable.
• Assist Controller in Plan/LBE (latest best estimate/forecast) preparation including submission of Profit and Loss and Balance sheet and all related analysis v Prior year and Prior LBE to Senior Management.
• Provide business analyst support to manufacturing departments to assist in goal achievements and cost reduction projects.
• Set out standard work processes, visual management boards and other lean processes within finance.
• Carry out other assignments/projects as directed by the Controller.
• Management of fixed assets including but not limited to tracking, reporting, physical inventory and controlling.
• Develop a schedule for internal audits and oversee completion of same to ensure compliance with policies & procedures.
• Review RCEs (request for capital expenditure) and project expense and report on a monthly basis. Monitor as per budget.
• Ensure Environmental Health & Safety standards are met and all EHS regulations and procedures are adhered to.
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for EHS performance and compliance through active participation and support of Abbott’s EHS Program.
• Ensure to report any work-related injuries or illness to employee health and assist in the investigation.
• The job function will change where update procedures to GMP, EHS, Technical / New equipment, Quality procedures and SOP’s (standard operating procedures) are made.
• Active participation and support of Abbott’s EHS programs and attend EHS training as assigned.
• Ability to present to Executive Management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Capacity to work alone to understand and summarise financial data into high quality, accurate and usable summaries.
• Strong computer skills, especially MS Office. SAP a distinct advantage.