Accounting Manager

Join Amgen’s Mission of Serving Patients

At Amgen, if you feel like you’re part of something bigger, it’s because you are. Our shared mission—to serve patients living with serious illnesses—drives all that we do.

Since 1980, we’ve helped pioneer the world of biotech in our fight against the world’s toughest diseases. With our focus on four therapeutic areas –Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease– we reach millions of patients each year. As a member of the Amgen team, you’ll help make a lasting impact on the lives of patients as we research, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines to help people live longer, fuller happier lives.

Our award-winning culture is collaborative, innovative, and science based. If you have a passion for challenges and the opportunities that lay within them, you’ll thrive as part of the Amgen team. Join us and transform the lives of patients while transforming your career.

What will you do

Job Descriptions:

- Manages the overall accounting close process (covering planning and execution) related to JAPAC region by collaborating with regional/country finance, Corporate functional teams, and 3rd party accounting providers, to align with the Corporate reporting process.

- Partnering with outsourced team to ensure the proper review and posting of journal entries, perform high quality review and certification of account reconciliations, and maintain robust closing process for the accurate and timely submission of the accounting close requirements to Corporate Accounting

- Actively participate and provide project support in financial/accounting integration activities, system and process improvement initiatives and implementation, including standardization and automation, and partnering with country, project and functional teams effectively

- Provide oversight, guidance and monitoring of the internal control environment of the JAPAC region

Functional Area:

- US GAAP Accounting and Reporting, IICC/SOX Oversight, SEC/US GAAP Reporting

- Ensures compliance with US GAAP and statutory reporting requirement

- Support expansion and growth of the region - implementation/integration of business, finance and accounting processes and related system roll out.

Requirements / Experiences:

• Degree in accounting, finance or related discipline; CPA/Membership of recognized professional accountancy bodies preferred
• Relevant Finance/Accounting experience with 10-12 years' exposure in a regional finance capacity gained from MNCs, preferably US Listed companies
• Good working knowledge of key accounting processes, US GAAP reporting and experience with SOX controls
• Project management skills with cross functional work experience to deliver regional wide projects on ERP, process improvements and system enhancement will be a plus
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to build relationships with both internal and external collaborators to drive efficient processes to support a robust internal control environment
• Demonstrated capability to learn quickly, take a hands-on approach, problem-solve, resilient, while being open and flexible to changes in a fast-paced, multinational environment
• Prior working experiences in Pharmaceutical industry will be preferred.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree and 8+ years of Finance experience.
• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of Finance experience.
• Knowledge of financial management and accounting principles.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial software.

What you can expect of us

As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, we also work to care for your professional and personal growth and well-being. From our competitive benefits to our collaborative culture, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

In addition to the base salary, Amgen offers competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards.

Apply now for a career that defies imagination

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As an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for people around the world, Amgen fosters an inclusive environment of diverse, ethical, committed and highly accomplished people who respect each other and live the Amgen values to continue advancing science to serve patients. Together, we compete in the fight against serious disease.

Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.