Credit Control Graduate -12 Months Contract (On-Site) (Gauteng)
Company Description:
We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability.
Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At aspen, not only do we source for the best talent but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.
The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines
OBJECTIVE:
The Credit Control graduate will be employed on a graduate programme to advance their skills in Finance, Debtors as the person chosen will have this as their primary interest.
The Credit Control graduate will go through a robust training process whilst being exposed to collection and management of retail accounts. They will be working under the guidance of an experienced Credit Manager.
This person would be exposed to the various departments within finance in order to gain Insight on the collaborative work required within the division. The second level exposure would be to the Business in stages to align with the business support aspect of this role and understand where the role fits in within the organization.
As a graduate you will be exposed to the following:
• Capturing of credit notes
• Managing claims for pricing, returns and state penalties
• Handling and supplying documentation ie invoices, Proof of delivery, credit notes and statements
• Collecting payment from customers
• Reconciling remittances to ages
• Allocation of payments on SAP
• Updating of rebate reports
• Monthly reporting ie details of overdues
• Communication with Customers, warehouses, and Distributors
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Basic skills in effective communication verbally and in writing with diverse groups including business associates, technical associates.
• The ability to interact with colleagues.
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Matric/ Grade 12
• Must have a completed a National Diploma in Credit Management or completed finance related qualification
The job applicant acknowledges, agrees, accepts, and understands that the Company (Pharmacare Limited t/a Aspen Pharmacare), has a mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policy and Plan which, inter alia, provides for mandatory vaccination for all employees at SA Commercial. Mandatory Covid-19 vaccination applies to this job vacancy. As such, in applying for and if applicable accepting an offer of employment for this job role, the applicant warrants that s/he is fully vaccinated, and that his/her vaccination status is valid and up to date. The Job applicant’s electronic vaccination certificate, as issued by the NDOH, must be provided if the job application results in an offer and subsequent acceptance of this offer of employment. The applicant acknowledges, further, that there is no particular reason that he/she would refuse any future booster or vaccination requirements that may/should be recommended by the South African health authorities.
Aspen is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and suitably qualified job applicants are invited to submit their CV online on or before the 13 September 2022. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups through a fair recruitment and selection process in accordance with laws governing employment equity, where such laws are applicable to the Aspen entity that will employ the successful candidate. If you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have had informed their direct line managers of their application