**Job Purpose** As a member of maghreb finance team the Sr finance associate will be the key point of contact and responsible to support Morocco affiliate finance activities (F&A and FP&A) in the following processes according to the predefined SOPs, together with supporting the other Maghreb countries in the F&A activities This position will be based in Algeria, reporting to CW – Sr Finance Manager Maghreb, responsible for F&A activities across Maghreb countries and FP&A activities related **Responsibilities** + Manage preparation of forecasts (sales & Opex), budgets/LE, LRS and business reviews for Morocco affiliate with a detailed sales and Opex planning + Partner with key stakeholders in Morocco from BU’s and different functions by providing financial planning & analysis to facilitate decision making + Leads internal controls and internal/external auditing exercises in Morocco + Acts as a point of contact with Morocco distributors and stakeholders (Bank agents, third party consultant, Tax authorities…) + Leads G2N set up and reconciliation in Morocco (including FOCs/ discounts, expiries planning, review and reconciliation with distributors) + Support in providing timely and accurate information to third party consultant for preparation of regular tax filings for the countries in scope for (WHT, VAT, CIT) + Support and resolve routine internal and external inquiries concerning source to pay process (S2P) across Maghreb markets including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate persons in a time bound manner + Preparation of periodic summary reports to track KPIs for S2P process and helping out to define action points to resolve issues + Managing timely vendor invoice payment processing for Maghreb countries + Manage financial review of payment control process across Maghreb + Review and approve Algeria team T&E through the tool BizHRS based on existing SOPs and ensure the right documentation in place + Support in resolving internal queries from employee and contract workers relating to T&E (travel and entertainment expenses) and internal expenses submission portals + Ensure compliance to internal and external policies, regulations and laws applicable to the function + Response to ad-hoc P2P, T&E, BTA, tax and audit related queries from internal/external entities **Competencies** + Demonstrates advanced communication skills and abilities + Regulary represent the company with external . + Collaborates, negotiates and persuades others, both internally and externally + Demonstrates a strong customer focus in all activities + Analyses complex problems; integrates disciplinary and business strategy knowledge to develop recommendations + Demonstrates strong project management and planning skills + Learn and adapt quicky to new systems, processes. + Serves as a role model for Amgen Values **Qualifications** **Minimum Requirements** + Degree in Economics or Business Administratition, ESAA, business school + Experience of 2 to 3 years work in similar position/s in an international environment + Experience in accounting, budgeting and planning + Fluency in English, both in written and oral communication + Excellent user of Office Programs as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Crystal Ball **Preferred Requirements** + Studies specialised in finance (financial analysis, controlling, accounting, consolidating) + Experience in various areas of finance and accounting + Experience in Pharma companies would be a plus + Industry knowledge + Basic know-how of applicable laws concerning business admin, taxes (esp. VAT), accounting and consolidation + Basic knowledge of US GAAP + Experience with JD Edwards One World