Support Abbott Americas (US, Latin America and Canada) Commercial business by acting as key business partner of DVP Americas. Provide financial planning & analysis and reporting needs of the Americas sales and service organization. Primary responsibilities include reporting and analysis of financial results, completion of quarterly rolling LBEs, management of service and SG&A spending and gross margin improvement initiatives.Core Job ResponsibilitiesResponsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the quality system.-Coordinate the quarterly rolling LBEs for Americas region-Coordinate monthly reporting of actual performance results (sales; product margin; and sales & service expenses)-Provide budget support to sales and service teams-Provide analysis of gross and operating margin vs. multiple benchmarks; customer mix; and product mix; resulting in conclusions and recommendations to organization to change behavior in execution and/or forecast methodologies.- Identify and implement margin improvement initiatives to assist DVP Americas to meet or exceed their goals.- Provide ongoing analytical and budgetary support- Provide strategic support to the US and LAC commercial organization; assist with long-term strategy development and service gross margin improvement opportunities.Provide direction and managerial support to staff of Finance Supervisor US Commercial and Finance Manager LAC.

Partnering with Regional Director and all Senior Director Area Management on all strategic decisions and priorities for the region which are as follows: • Strategic Decision Partnering• Finance Processes and Systems• Financial Reporting and Interpretation• P&L Management• Identify appropriate partners to maximise growth and ROI• Increase both public and private market share• Governance, Compliance & Risk Management• Financial Planning• Demand Management• Leadership and people management

Consulting

Strategic Decision Partnering-Partner the VP on all strategic decisions and priorities for the Region-Manage the Financial Directors/Managers for the Region-Engage with external parties to anticipate business opportunities and risks(Distribution agreements etc)P&L Management-Maximize the Region P&L-Proactively provide suggestions for maximizing revenue and reducing spend across the businessDemand Management-Actively give direction in S&OP (Sales and Operating Process) meetings,co- owning total sales with the VP challenging forecasts and assumptions for key brandsFinancial Reporting and Data Interpretation-Ensure integrity of Financial reporting-Share key insights and interpretation from financial reports with VP and Area community-Regional FD maintain and support internal financial controls,Sales and Marketing compliance,statutory and tax reporting and other local requirements-Ensure DOH(Days on hand)for stock and DSO(Days sales outstanding) for trade receivables across the RegionSingle Point of Contact-Consolidation of Plan/Updates and LRP for the MEAP-Presentation of above to Area office based in Paris-Responsible for MEAP Entity reporting and Balance sheet oversight-Liason between the Regional affiliates and the centres of excellence based in Poland-Support Regional affiliates on contracts with regards to financial implications-Manage internal and external auditors for the Region;

Commercial Director role-Develop and implement strategy to optimise sales penetration for Region Africa-Identify appropriate partners to grow Region Africa business,building relationships with these to maximise ROI-Identify and maximise oppertunities in Region Africa building Abbvie's business in both the private and public sectors in identified countries-Optimise resource utilisation for Region Africa to maximise ROI-Responsible for creating and managing product demand in Region Africa-Overall P&L responsibility for total Region Africa-Appointed new Distrbutor contract/ negotiations for Region Africa-Restructure Region Africa Financial model-Achieve sales and margin for the new RegionFinancial Director Ensure adequate internal financial controls and procedures are maintained In conjunction with the affiliate management team,develop all Plan/Update /LRP/LBE'S Provide actual monthly and quarterly financial data in compliance with corporate reporting requirements,local financial regulations and tax reportingMonitor local operations performance against financial Plans/Updates LBE's and ensure Area managementis advised of exposure or major fluctuationsMaintain regular contact with the affiliates Legal advisors and AuditorsUtilizes Performance excellence on direct reportsReview monthly financial statements,cash flow,working capital,variance analysis updates and plans this is all done with centres of excellence and outsource companyCheck deviations from Plans and Updates and recommens corrective action if neededProvides management with ample timeous and accurate financial management reports covering product profitibility,unit sales selling prices working capital departmental expensesReview new product launch plans deal pricing and investment plansSupervises and co-ordinates all internal and external auditsActs as custodian of legal and financial recordsAdvise management on tax mattersMaintains insurance coverage for company assets

Ensure that adequate internal financial controls and administrative procedures are maintained for all divisions at the affiliateIn conjunction with the affiliate management team,develop all Plan/Update /LRP and other forecasts Provide actual monthly and quarterly financial data in compliance with corporate reporting requirements,local financial regulations and tax reportingMonitor local operations performance against financial Plans/Updates LBE's and ensure Are managementis advised of exposure or major fluctuationsMaintain regular contact with the affiliates Bankers,Legal advisors and AuditorsUtilizes Performance excellence on direct reporting managers and subordinate staff to ensure that the incumbents can perform to expectationsHost responsibilities for all divisions and two manufacturing sitesReview monthly financial statements,cash flow,working capital,variance analysis updates and plansCheck deviations from Plans and Updates and recommens corrective action if neededProvides management with ample timeous and accurate financial management reports covering product profitibility,unit sales selling prices working capital departmental expenses and cost of goods variances Review new product launch plans deal pricing and investment plansSupervises and co-ordinates all internal and external auditsActs as custodian of legal and financial recordsAdvise management on tax mattersMaintains insurance coverage for company assets26 Reports (8 Direct reports)

Prepare and issue statutory Financial Statements for the affiliateConsolidate numbers for following divisions Pharma,Nutritional's,Diagnostic, Molecular,Diabetes,and ManufacturingInterpret periodical operating results and they affect the financial position of the company and make recommendations to management which will result in cost reduction and /or profit improvementAct as immediate contact with the companies internal and external auditors on all Financial matters including Policies and Procedures and guest division co-ordinationSupervise the maintenance of the company general ledger including timely reconciliation and review of Balance sheet accountsManage all local taxation requirements (Company,PayrollCapital gains)Attend to all Company Secretarial matters as they arise including Annual returns,Minute book maintenance and Share registerLiase with international Treasury in managing local borrowings and cash managementAct as immidiate contact with nominated bankers for Deposits,withdrawals,borrowings,short term money market dealings and FX negotiationsUse performance excellence to recruit,set expectations,give feedback and coach employeesParticipate and co-ordinate the development and maintenance of local policies and procedures in accordance with Abbott International and/or local requirementsEffectvely managed the manufacturing accounts till the sale of the manufacturing businessSetting of standards for product lines20 Reports (8 Direct reports)

Africa-Preparation of Plans Updates to Area office-Establish and analysis of monthly accounts-Prepare LBE's (Latest best estimates of results monthly quarterly and yearly)-Establish controls and measurements around expenses-Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures as well as legal requirements-Take appropriate action to reduce DSO (Dialy sales outstanding) and DOH (Days on hand)-Prepare RCE's and approvals for capital expenditures-Analysis customer profitability in case of new business-Analysis profitability of several projects e.g specific marketing actions-Monitors the standard margin progress on a monthly basisReporting and Information-Present Plans and Updates and explain varainces-Is responsible for the preparation and delivery of monthly management information and reports-Has close contact with Area Finance manager and Area Mis personnel -Informs the departments on relevant financial data-Present changes within the financial procedures to the Genaral Manager as well as to all the departmentsCo-ordination-Collaborates with Holding company with regard to planning,reporting,internal and external audits-Responsible for co-ordination and purchasing of PC hard and software-Organises meetings with order entry and other departments in case of backorder situationsPersonnel Management-Has full responsibility for all finance staff-Ensure appropriate quantitive and qualitative staffing of current and future department functions-Hires new emplyees in collaboration with the HR department-Defines department objectives,responsibilities,team and personal goals and ensures goal achievement by giving support-Ensure that required training of staff take place to increase job competence of the people and performance of the group as a team-Supports staff and ensures success by coaching and counseling staff-Give honest feedback to staff regarding their performance -Motivates staff by appropriate reward and recognition of major achievements

Oversee the monthly preparation of Amcoal Group consolidationPreparation of monthly Financial Statements for reporting to management advisory commitee meetingPreparation of quarterly Financial statements for reporting to board meetingMonitoring and authorisation of dialy financing in the divisionPreparation of AAC package for quarterly rporting to ACCCompilation of Financial commentary of Amcoal Annual ReportMaintaining financial records of Amcoal Holding Company and several smaller companies ,including tax,loan facility arrangements Assistance with the preparation of Annual Coal Division budgetsSupervision of some routine accounting tasks within the Coal Division e.g. Payments,Chairman's fund,audit fees etcStaff compliment of 5

Internal audit-Risk assessment in respect of the developmentdivision and support services(including Treasury)-Planned audits based on risk assessment-Formulated audit approaches to address identified risksMoney market manager-Key performance areas(Money/Capital market)-Budgetary services-Management information(Reports)-Treasury administration-Treasury systemsTreasury dealing

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