Sr Manager Global Accounting

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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.

Sr Manager Global Accounting

What you will do

Let’s do this. Let’s change the world. In this vital role you will be our expert to provide day-to-day Intercompany and/or Cost accounting operations support and provide leadership of the team for delivering a timely and high-quality accounting close.

The focus of this role will be to be a key Leader of the Global Accounting organization and supervise various processes within the Intercompany and Cost accounting functional teams. As our Senior Manager Intercompany/Cost Accounting you will provide oversight on reporting to ensure US GAAP and statutory reporting compliance.

The ideal candidate is expected to have advanced knowledge in accounting, be results focused and thrive under pressure.

Roles & Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager supporting Intercompany and Cost Accounting will be responsible for several activities i including but not limited to the following:

• Analyzing and recording of Intercompany Billing and Transfer Price Adjustments
• Managing Global master data for Intercompany transactions including customer and vendor setup and maintenance.
• Managing Cost Accounting master data including standard costs and other processes that can be identified for centralized management.
• Engaging with External Services Provider to coordinate and monitor activities and deliverables, review work, and address issues on a timely basis.
• Reconciliation of relevant general ledger accounts (e.g. goods in transit)
• Managing internal controls to ensure quality standards and compliance requirements are met
• Partnering with Corporate groups, such as Tax, Treasury, Supply Chain, Disbursements, and Information Systems to ensure proper accounting of inter-company related transactions.
• Identify and drive standardization of procedures/processes ensuring improved cost efficiency and appropriate quality & compliance. Provide direction on continuous improvement ideas and initiatives.
• Provide audit/reporting support for requests from Corporate External Reporting, Corporate Audit, External Auditors, Tax Compliance and Statutory Financials process by country affiliates.
• Support ERP and automation implementations to ensure proper design, documentation, testing, and training of personnel.

What we expect of you

We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients.

• Doctorate degree and 2 years of Finance experience OR
• Master’s degree and 8 to 10 years of Finance experience OR
• Bachelor’s degree and 10 to 14 years of Finance experience OR
• Diploma and 14 to 18 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.
• Resourceful leader who can “connect the dots” across matrixed organization
• Managerial and financial experience in a global, multi-site corporation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in finance, accounting, or MBA
• Chartered Accountant (Certified public accountant), CMA, CFE or other professional certification relevant to the accounting profession.
• Extensive accounting and FP&A experience
• Experience supporting cross functional senior leaders of an organization
• Experience in preparing executive communication to include written and oral presentations
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in parallel
• Familiarity with the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
• Experience with global finance operations.
• Proficiency in data analytics and business intelligence tools.
• Business performance management
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Finance transformation experience involving recent technology advancements
• Prior multinational capability center experience
• Experience with SAP (ECC and/or S4), Blackline, Workiva, Tableau/PowerBI

Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
• Ability to influence and motivate change.
• Adaptability to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in parallel

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 and make a lasting impact with the Amgen team.

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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.

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