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.

We are trusted partners who are connected and integrated across the global enterprise, working closely with all functions from Commercial to Manufacturing. It opens up greater development opportunities for more responsibility on a global scale.

Join a team that supports the delivery of life-changing medicines for patients by enabling the rest of the business to run effectively and harness our transformative science. We’re on a journey of growth and evolution – to find better ways to translate value for the business and our patients.

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 Procure 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. As the successful role holder, you will be accountable for the P2P operational process delivery of the local country processes

Typical Accountabilities

• Deliver a professional and consistent service to customers.

• Perform the various tasks related to handling transaction processing independently, including resolving complex queries and investigations in a timely manner in the area of P2P.

• Assist the team to review entries posted to ensure accuracy. Carry out AP closing activities accurately including preparing and analyse BS reconciliation reports within specified timescales.

• Prepares and produces monthly reports as assigned; identifies long outstanding items reflected in the accounts.

• Support Team Lead to review the important metrics related to P2P function and provide commentaries where required.

• Contribute to development/changes in systems and process improvement initiatives as outlined in APBS scorecard.

• Work collaboratively with internal customers and stakeholders.

• Involve in activities to enhance the effectiveness 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 in a specified process area.

• Assist to review compliance to key controls as identified in the FCF/SOX documentation.

• Involve in ad hoc activities or project.

• Back up responsibilities of Team Lead during his/her absence.

Essential Requirements

• You have a Degree in Accounting & Finance/ ACCA or equivalent.

• You should have at least 2-4 years of accounting work experiences

• Graduates and candidates pursuing a professional qualification (Part Time) in ACCA, CIMA or any other relevant qualification are encouraged to apply.

• Knowledge and experience in SAP, Oracle or other ERP system will be an added advantage

• Experience of working in a shared service centre across a global /large organization is preferred.

• Good communication skill and able to communicate effectively in English.

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s 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’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. We 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. We only employ individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.

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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.