This is what you will do:

Be a part of Astra Zeneca’s Rare Disease Unit Controllership team based in DublinOversee Intercompany and Legal entity accounting for the Rare Disease UnitManage internal and external stakeholder relationships

You will be responsible for:

Lead RDU Intercompany team inclusive of outsourced provider. Liaising with team across the RDU and wider Astrazenca Finance teamCorporate Lead for Legal entity accounting covering newly created legal entities, changes in corporate structure and cash distributionsOwner of Consolidated RDU Reporting on a half yearly basis, including review and presentation to RDU leadershipSupport Legal Entity Forecasting process with responsibility for R&D recharges and Intercompany transactionsLegal Entity lead on integration efforts for mergers and acquisitionsFostering strong relationships both internally across the Alexion/AZ network and with third party stakeholdersLiaison with Group Financial Reporting, global RDU Controllers and Finance business partnersEncourage effective collaboration between team and global Finance colleaguesEnsure accounting compliance with IFRS and local GAAP accounting principlesDrive accountability across the operating model, liaising with Genpact relationship lead to identify, discuss & resolve issuesManage expectations and work collaboratively with GFS team in IrelandSupport on embedded finance inputs into statutory financials across multiple legal entitiesReview balance sheet account reconciliations and monitor reconciling items for timely resolutionLiaison with local statutory and tax accountants as requiredAssist on ad hoc projectsManage timely completion of SOX related activities and ensure SOX narratives are kept up to dateSupport with Group, Internal and Statutory audit effortsDrive continuous improvement initiatives to implement system and/or process enhancements for the month-end closing cycle, embracing digital automation and AISupport & development of team, providing relevant and balanced feedback on a continual basisManage team capacity to ensure a balanced workload across resources

You will need to have:

Accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA etc.)Minimum 8 years’ industry/post qualification experienceHigh level of Microsoft Office Excel proficiencyProven interpersonal skillsStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong verbal and written communication skills

We would prefer for you to have:

Organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high performance standardsNatural curiosity and ability to learn quicklyUnderstanding of US GAAP & IFRS accounting principlesMultinational pharmaceutical experienceIntercompany and Legal Entity Accounting experience preferred

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.