Associate Manager​/Manager – Finance & Accounts

Position: Associate Manager/ Manager – Finance & Accounts
About Shalina Healthcare:

We are one of the largest, privately owned pharmaceutical businesses across Africa (Global Head Quarters
- Dubai, UAE) with recent forays across multiple, new lines of businesses including Diagnostics and Consumer Healthcare.

Over the last 40 years, operating across multiple geographies, we have made it our mission to provide quality medicines to those who need it the most. We manufacture and distribute branded prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical and consumer products, across a broad range of therapeutic groups, including anti-malarial, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, nutrition, oral care, dermatology, sexual well-being, and antiseptic liquids & soaps.

Leading brands, great teams and a focus on influencing the well-being of people have made Shalina a household name in Africa.

We have a track record few can match, and our brands are among the most trusted in Africa. We are proud of our history and have big ambitions for the future. Our vision for 2030 is to be the health champion of Sub-Saharan Africa. To achieve this, we are looking for the right people to join us and create a lasting impact not just within our company but on the communities that we serve;

people who identify with our Core Values and are as passionate about our Mission as we are.

What you become a part of:

The successful candidate will lead the group consolidation process including coordination with subsidiaries, ensuring completeness in eliminations, inter-company accounting/ reconciliations, accounting of complex transactions as per IAS / IFRS.

The role involves accurate & timely reporting of financial statements, including accounting & support for mergers, acquisitions, and other business combinations. The incumbent will coordinate, manage, and support quarterly consolidation, lead consolidation audits, prepare board reports & support strategic projects.

What to expect:

Consolidation and Financial Closing
- - Perform consolidated financial closings and provide guidance on special transactions and multi-currency consolidations.
- Take ownership of the Group’s consolidation and accounting processes.

Financial Reporting & Audit
- - Prepare full sets of consolidated & standalone financial statements in compliance with all relevant reporting and accounting standards.
- Advise sub-consolidation teams on applicable international financial reporting standards (IFRS) and help in preparing IFRS /IAS related adjustment entries or necessary workings.
- Lead Group consolidation audits.

Accounting Systems and Tools
- - Participate in the development and implementation of software applications/processes supporting both business and accounting functions.
- Enhance reporting efficiency by implementing consolidation automation tools and automating consolidation process.

Business Support and Compliance
- - Support business decisions by evaluating accounting impacts of new business events, projects, joint ventures, acquisitions, or business combinations.
- Collaborate closely with regional teams to respond to queries from external, internal, and state auditors, providing requested information, explanations, supporting evidence, and managing interpretations to ensure timely audit closures.
- Provide support on strategic projects relating to mergers, acquisitions, joint arrangements.

Essential qualifications & experience:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accountancy, professional Accounting Qualification (ACCA, CA) is highly preferred.
- 4 – 7 years of relevant post-qualification experience in financial accounting and consolidation.
- Prior experience in a similar role within pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, or adjacent industries is mandatory.
- Exposure to foreign currency consolidation is mandatory.

Desired skills & attributes:

- Experience implementing consolidation automation tools such as 'Emerge' or similar platforms is highly preferable.
- Knowledge & experience in MS Navision/ Business Central or equivalent ERP systems is an advantage.
- Strong knowledge and experience in applying IFRS standards.
- Deep understanding of accounting principles and procedures.
- Strong analytical and…