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It's a little over five years now in the same job, and I need a change in environment. It's a nice place to work in. Sometimes Management can play a role in an employee's development (either good or bad) and I feel like opportunities for growth are considered only for certain individuals. All these years here, my overall admin skill have sharpened, as I have multi-tasked from department to department in the same office. All in all, my day to day comprises of sitting in front of the PC, and running around for management final approval for documents. The most challenging part is when documents are due / overdue and a certain manager gives a hard time to finalise approval. We have created a great working ambience in the office, as our interaction is excellent. Socially - we eat lunch together, and on most Friday's we'd order food from outside the company. Professionally - we handle misunderstandings in a professional manner, and try to handle whatever comes our way as a team.
Pros: Multi-tasking in diverse departments
Cons: Less opportunities for promotion. No overtime in our department.
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Seeing our products on pharmacy shelves and taking pride in knowing that they are of good quality
A typical working day at the company I work hectic, everything is urgent and quality is very important as well, there are a lot procedures to follow and we can't afford to deviate from them because a patient's life might in danger if we deviate. I work for the most difficult department which QA Compliance which means my job is to ensure that all the procedures are followed even though people often get angry when you point that they are deviating from procedure.In our department, we often have to make decision based on quality and the business side of things which often makes me feel like I'm caught between a rock and a hard place. My relationships with my team and our supporting departments are good, even though there might be conflicts from time to time.My most enjoyable moment about my job is getting a quality product to the customer, that gives me the utmost pride.
Pros: It's a diverse company that keeps on growing everyday and there are great opportunities for growth
Cons: Environmental conditions-since we're making medicine there are certain environmental condition that you can't deviate from and long working hours.
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Central Finance intern
Working at Aspen Pharmacare as an intern had been an amazing experience, most importantly, educational. Team work is essential and the core of the day to day. There is opportunity for practical experience at its best. I've learnt cash book, Accounts Payable and Fixed assets responsibilities. The challenges faced, are faced especially during the financial year end include fast paced accuracy with no room for mistakes. I love the variety I experience as an intern. It's very insightful.
Pros: Secure work environment
Cons: None
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Excelent place to learn how to work under pressure
always busy, deadlines left right and centere. tasks are always urgent. for a huge company. there is alot to do with minimul resources and tight bugdets for learning and development courses. opptunities in Regulatory for growth is little unless working as a pharmacist.
Pros: learn alot
Cons: hard work, no recognition
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Good learning opportunity but need to be able to swim otherwise you will sink. V
Large workload with large product portfolio. Currently manage around 35 brands. Responsible for all aspects of the brands, including forecasting supply, stock management, sales, strategy, customer relationships. Also responsible to analysis new brands to market and completed P&L's. Work on 3rd party brand which require quarterly review meetings.
Pros: Good learning opportunity
Cons: Lack of strategic direction, poor senior leadership, large workload
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Exceptional attention to detail
I have extensive experience in Administrative roles and perform at my bestdesk under pressure. pay attention to detail which is imperative within an admin position as this role requires utmost perfection and minimal error.
Pros: Possible career growth
Cons: Operational inefficiencies
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Great learning opportunity
Working at the company has been a great opportunity for me because it exposed me into the working environment for the first time. I got to learn about the working environment and how it integrates persons of different backgrounds in order to have them all working together in order to achieve the organisation's goals
Pros: Great working environment
Cons: Less opportunities of permanent employment
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Excellent Learning curve
Excellent company to work for. I enjoyed learning the manufacturing process of tablet making and packing. I also enjoy the department I'm currently doing contract work in. I am just in need of stability and looking for a permanent, more involved with first-end customer, client or service orientated environment. I get along well with everyone in my Department and we make a great team. It is just a bulk to get through in a month to do reporting on.
Pros: Opportunities exist for going further
Cons: Repetitive
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Excellent learning curve
Amongst all the co-workers i'd say there was a great team work though sometimes we would have different ways of approaching problems. i have learnt to listen and respect everyone's opinion. i enjoyed sharing problems met within the organisation and the way i was helped to get through them.
Pros: great opportunity for promotion
Cons: different perspectives
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Geat practical experience
I learnt what it's like in the corporate world in finance. The every tasks that were to be performed in the Cash Book, Accounts Payable and Fixed assets departments. The key main things I learnt and some improved on are: - Accuracy while doing checks and processing - Analysis during checks and verification of documents asnd figures - Priotisation - Being able to work under pressure during the Financial Year end - Being able to compile Creditors reconciliation - Uplooad of the Bank statement Allocation of cash receipts and payments
Pros: 4 months contract
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