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's most serious disease. But we're more than one of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies.

As a growing multi-national company, there's so much potential to develop. Embrace opportunities at a global business that's facing new and varied challenges. We are proud to work here - 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.

As a Tax Analyst, you will be part of a global team of analysts with a regional focus. This is a team which is dedicated to supporting the global Direct and Indirect Tax Compliance processes. You will deliver all aspects of accounting information necessary for direct and indirect taxes, group reporting and withholding tax obligations. You will rapidly gain tax compliance and operations experience across a range of taxes and jurisdictions. The role requires an enthusiastic individual with a strong accounting capability, a commercial mindset and interest in learning about AZ's business.

Our Tax delivery team will interface with the Group Tax team, GFS colleagues, CFOs/Finance Business Partners and 3rd Party outsource providers.

Role Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, submit underlying accounting information used to prepare AZ's tax returns for multiple markets.
• Analyse transactional data using AZ's data analytics capability, categorisation of fixed asset additions, identify items with tax sensitivity.
• Request supporting information for tax technical analysis.
• Support Group Tax with information for ad hoc requests, including significant tax transactions or tax audits.
• Oversee transactional data collection, accountable for coordination, review to ensure that the outputs meet tax requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of the quarterly, year-end tax provision for Group statutory reporting purposes, ensure controls framework is in full compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of AZ's direct and indirect tax returns.
• Deliver process excellence, governance and controls.
• Support Global Tax and Finance Transformation initiatives
• Work collaboratively with the outsource provider and other Finance stakeholders to support delivery of local tax requirements.

Essential Requirements

• Ideally you should have at least 4 -6 years of experience in Tax and 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 10-Nov-2022

Closing Date 08-Dis-2022

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.