Job Description

AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world\xe2\x80\x99s most serious disease. But we\xe2\x80\x99re more than one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading pharmaceutical companies.

Global Finance Services (GFS) is the heart of the AZ Finance function. We are accountable for the design and delivery of high quality, simple to operate transactional finance processes which, combined with outstanding business analysis and insight, enables our customers to focus on AZ\xe2\x80\x99s strategic priorities.

Our remit covers record to report, procure to pay and order to cash, tax, planning & forecasting and management reporting, to customers across AZ Globally in Commercial, Science, Operations & Enabling Functions, Tax, Treasury and Group Finance. AstraZeneca\xe2\x80\x99s Finance function is continuing its transformation journey with the objective of delivering excellence in financial operations.

Role Summary

You will be responsible to carry out intercompany transaction processing activities within a specified process area to meet the needs of both internal and external customers. As part of your tasks in daily accounting activities and month-end closing, you will also ensure quality and accurate delivery of services within agreed guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver professional and consistent service to customers.
• Perform various tasks related to, and established for, handling intercompany transaction processing, reconciliations and reporting independently, including resolving complex queries and investigations in a timely manner.
• Support Intercompany R2R Team Lead to review entries posted by team to ensure accuracy. Analyse the intercompany entries, identify and resolve issues where necessary under minimum supervision.
• Carry out all reporting requirements accurately and within specified timescales. Prepares and produces monthly intercompany reports as assigned, highlight and resolve any identified anomalies.
• Work collaboratively with internal customers and stakeholders
• Contribute to the development or changes in systems and process improvement initiatives. This includes preparing, updating and reviewing process documentation.
• Support the team in activities to improve the efficiency of the team. Provide technical guidance or coaching and allocating work to others with minor supervision role. May need to supervise a group of team members and provide feedback to Team Lead as needed.
• Review compliance to key controls as identified in the FCF/SOX documentation.
• Review the KPI metrics and provide commentaries where required

Essential Requirements

• You should have a Degree in Accounting & Finance/ Commerce / ACCA or equivalent and a 2-4 years of accounting work experiences.
• Knowledge and experience in SAP, Oracle or other ERP system.
• Proficiency in Mandarin (reading, speaking & writing) is preferable.
• Good communication skills and able to communicate effectively in English and Mandarin.
• Experience of working in a shared service centre across a global or large organization.

At AstraZeneca we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There\xe2\x80\x99s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We\xe2\x80\x99re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

Date Posted 22-May-2023

Closing Date 10-Jun-2023

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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