x2 CIMA Graduate

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous CIMA Graduate (Fixed Term Contract - 24 Months) to join a goal‑oriented team. Purpose of the role: The role of a CIMA Graduate is to ensure that Biovac and all its subsidiaries are aligned to best practice for revenue analysis, inventory management, costing principles and financial planning and analysis. The role supports the business partners in ensuring financial alignment within the business, particularly between commercial and finance. Qualifications Needed: Financial or Management Accounting Diploma or degree. CIMA registered preferable. Other relevant certifications will also be considered. Required: 0‑2 years experience in a finance department Key Duties & Responsibilities of the Role: Duties and Responsibilities Financial accounting and reporting Assist with month‑end close activities including preparation of journals, updating loan schedules and reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts. Support the preparation of Annual Financial Statements and related working papers. Perform VAT and tax compliance tasks, including data collation for SARS submissions. Maintain and update fixed asset registers and assist with asset verification exercises. Contribute to internal control testing and documentation updates. Assist with audit deliverables, including compiling schedules and responding to queries. Participate in process improvement initiatives within the Finance team. Cost & Financial analysis Conduct internal cost analysis of quality vs. cost and recommend actions. Gross margin analysis on specific products. Perform daily & monthly requirements to maintain standard costing within SAP Review and analyse variances through purchasing and production. Monthly stock reporting and stock takes. Project Management & Support Support finance projects as required including supporting business case, rolling out new Business Processes and seeking operational efficiencies. Assist the commercial finance business partner with financial, commercial and analytical support for the sales & support functions. General responsibilities Assist the Financial Business Partners with ad‑hoc tasks as per deadlines and work scope given. Fraud awareness Adherence to the systems and guidelines. Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external role players. Adhere to SARS legislation on all processing. Adhere to company policies and procedures. Advocate continual improvement and teamwork within the department. Responsibility to complete training & keep knowledge up to date. Application Deadline: 05 December 2025 If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks after closing date please understand that your application was not successful. Disclaimer: Dear Applicant, we appreciate your interest in joining our organization. It is imperative for us that you understand how we handle your information. We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information you provide. Your personal details will be collected for the sole purpose of the application process and will be used strictly for that purpose. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and protection of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. If you have any inquiries or concerns, our Human Capital department is available to provide clarification. We look forward to reviewing your application. For detailed information on data handling, please review our privacy notice: #J-18808-Ljbffr