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.

As a growing multi-national company, there\xe2\x80\x99s so much potential to develop. Embrace opportunities at a global business that\xe2\x80\x99s facing new and varied challenges. We are proud to work here \xe2\x80\x93 we take a genuine interest in the science and work to put our patients at the heart of what we do. Connected to the impact, we know what we do benefits people all across the globe.

You will be part of a global team of analysts with a regional focus dedicated to supporting all aspects of accounting information necessary for tax returns, group reporting and withholding tax obligations. You will rapidly gain tax compliance and operations experience across a range of taxes and jurisdictions. We require an enthusiastic individual with a strong accounting capability, a commercial approach and interest in learning about AZ\xe2\x80\x99s business.

Key Deliverables

• Plan, prepare, submit underlying accounting information used to prepare AZ\xe2\x80\x99s tax returns for multiple markets
• Analyse transactional data using AZ\xe2\x80\x99s data analytics capability, categorisation of fixed asset additions, identify items with tax sensitivity
• Support Group Tax with information for ad hoc requests, including considerable tax transactions or tax audits
• Coordinate transactional data collection and ensure that the outputs meet tax requirements
• Assist with the preparation of the quarterly, year-end tax provision for Group statutory reporting purposes
• Assist with preparing of AZ\xe2\x80\x99s direct and indirect tax returns
• Support in Global Tax and Finance Transformation initiative
• Work collaboratively with the outsource provider and other Finance partners to support delivery of local tax requirements.

Role Expectations

• You should have at least 5 - 6 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in tax & finance.
• You must have experience of working with SAP and a strong data and analytical skills
• You are able to work effectively within deadlines and multiple tax compliance events
• You will work across diverse global teams

• English Language proficiency, both verbal and written, with the confidence to express clear opinions and ability to explain financial issues to colleagues with a non-financial background

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 25-Mei-2023

Closing Date 24-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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