Abbott

Finance Contractor( 6 Months FTC)

South Africa - Johannesburg Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader committed to improving quality of life around the world. We are seeking a detail‑oriented, proactive, and dependable Finance Contractor ( 6 Month) in our pharma division to support our financial operations. If you thrive in fast‑paced environments, enjoy working independently, and have a passion for accuracy, we’d love to meet you.

What You’ll Do

As a key member of the Finance team, you will support the processing, reconciliation, and coordination of financial transactions across multiple partners and regions.

🔹 Process Financial Documentation

  • Accurately process debit notes and supplier/customer invoices according to Abbott’s financial procedures.
  • Verify and reconcile all supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy.

🔹 Distributor & Partner Liaison

  • Follow up with distributors to secure correct, complete documentation (invoices, PODs, credit notes, etc.).
  • Resolve discrepancies quickly to avoid processing delays.

🔹 Payments & Reconciliations

  • Coordinate with payment partners (APO, CFS, banks, processors) to ensure timely account settlements.
  • Monitor and reconcile payments against internal accounting records.
  • Proactively address and resolve any delays or payment issues.

🔹 Reporting & Compliance

  • Maintain accurate logs of financial interactions and correspondence.
  • Support compliance with Abbott’s internal policies and external regulatory requirements.

🎓 What You’ll Bring

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
  • experience with Debit Notes is advantageous
  • Experience in distributor‑based environments or supply chain finance
  • Exposure to international payments or multi‑currency transactions is advantageous.
  • Ideally not more than 1 Year experience as this is an entry level role.

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

General / Shared Services

DIVISION:

EPD Established Pharma

LOCATION:

South Africa > Johannesburg : Abbott Place

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Not Applicable