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 diseases. At AstraZeneca, we're proud to have a unique workplace culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Here, employees are empowered to express diverse perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energised and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.
Global Finance Services (GFS) is at the heart of the Finance function - accountable to the AstraZeneca (AZ) Group for the design and delivery of high quality, simple to operate transactional finance processes that enable our customers to focus on AZ’s strategic priorities.
Our Purchase to Pay (P2P) team within GFS is responsible for processing invoices and making payments to our suppliers, reimbursing expenses to employees, managing vendor & contract data, processing purchase orders and ensuring process and policy compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support in resolving Local Country inquiries for P2P function.
- Handling transaction processing within well defined guidelines, including resolving basic queries and investigations in a timely manner in the area of P2P.
- Analyzes the accounting entries, identify and resolve issues with supervision.
- Carry out all reporting requirements accurately and within specified timescales.
- Support the development/changes in systems, transactions and processes. This includes preparing and updating process documentation and process improvement initiative.
- Support team lead and team members in activities to enhance the effectiveness of the team. This includes helping new joiners to successfully settle into their new role in their stream.
- Ensure compliance to key controls as identified in the FCF/SOX documentation.
- Generate and compile KPI metrics related to P2P function at month end and as/when required.
Essential Requirements:
- Candidates must have a Degree in Finance & Accounting/Commerce or equivalent.
- Possess 1-2 years of accounting work experiences.
- Graduates pursuing a professional qualification (Part Time) in ACCA, CIMA or any other relevant qualification are encouraged to apply.
- Have knowledge and experience in SAP, Oracle or other ERP system.
- Experience of working in a shared service centre across a global /large organization will be an added advantage.
- Good communication skill and able to communicate effectively in English and Japanese.
