Senior Associate Global Accounting

Career Category Finance 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 you will do Let s do this Let s change the world In this vital role you will be responsible for the month-end close and controllership activities for specific countries in the ELMAC region Europe Latin America Middle East Africa and Canada Besides that you will support the Sr Managers with the successful delivery of strategic tactical and general accounting controlling goals In this role will also be under your responsibility performance of balance sheet reviews in liaison with outsourced partners Finance and Administration team at the ELMAC affiliate as well as the control validations and testing IICC SOX Roles Responsibilities The Senior Associate accounting will be responsible for several activities including but not limited to the following Be responsible for accurate complete and timely periodic accounting close for ELMAC Support the preparation of close packages including variance analysis and disclosure checklist Operate as a link between local regional and functional finance teams establish clear roles responsibilities and install the appropriate processes and tools Support and advise local Finance leads with Tax compliance internal and external audits as well as the implementation of recommended improvements Create and track financial metrics as part of a dashboard for management Provide ad hoc support to the Accounting Director and flag all opportunities and challenges Keep track of the effectiveness of SLAs process maps and SOPs and monitor the various Finance functions What we expect of you We are all different yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients Basic Qualifications Master s degree and 3 years of Finance experience Bachelor s degree and 6 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 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 experience 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 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 Strong communication and interpersonal skills High level of integrity and ethical standards Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities 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 careers amgen com 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