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 are proud to have an outstanding workplace culture that encourages innovation and teamwork. Here, employees are empowered to express different perspectives - and are made to feel valued, energised and rewarded for their ideas and creativity.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. These combined with an outstanding business analysis and insight has enables our customers to focus on AZ's strategic priorities. Our areas cover record to report (R2R), procure to pay (P2P) and order to cash. In addition, we also play a role in tax, planning & forecasting, and management reporting to customers across AZ globally in Commercial, Science, Operations & Enabling Functions, Tax, Treasury and Group Finance. Our Finance function is continuing its transformation journey with the objective of delivering perfection in financial operations.**Role Summary**:You will be responsible to carry out 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 close, you will also ensure quality and accurate delivery of services within agreed guidelines as well as participate in process improvement initiatives outlined in our company and R2R team scorecard.**Key Responsibilities**:- Deliver professional and consistent service to customers by performing various tasks related to handling transaction processing within well defined guidelines, including resolving basic queries and investigations in a timely manner in the area of R2R.- Carry out all reporting requirements accurately and within specified timescales. Analyzes the accounting entries, identify and resolve issues with supervision. Prepares and produces monthly reports as assigned, highlight and resolve any identified anomalies.- Support the development or changes in systems, transactions and processes. This includes preparing and updating process documentation.- Work collaboratively with internal customers and stakeholders.- Support R2R Team Lead in activities to improve the efficiency 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 R2R function at month end, and as/when required.**Essential Requirements**:- Have a Degree in Accounting & Finance/ ACCA or equivalent.- 1-2 years of accounting work experiences with knowledge and experience in SAP, Oracle or other ERP system are added advantage.- Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply.- Experience of working in a shared service centre across a global /large organization- Good communication skill and able to communicate effectively in English.
