AstraZeneca is a global, innovation-driven BioPharmaceutical business that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialisation of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies.Join a team that supports the delivery of life-changing medicines for patients by enabling the rest of the business to run effectively and harness our transformative science. We’re on a journey of growth and evolution – to find better ways to translate value for the business and our patients.Global Finance Services (GFS) is at the heart of the Finance function - accountable to the AstraZeneca (AZ) Group for the design and delivery of high quality, simple to operate transactional finance processes that enable our customers to focus on AZ’s strategic priorities.Our Procure to Pay (P2P) team within GFS is responsible for processing invoices and making payments to our suppliers, reimbursing expenses to employees, managing vendor & contract data, processing purchase orders and ensuring process and policy compliance. Where Travel & Expenses (T&E) team is responsible for T&E compliance audit, day-to-day T&E activities for the employees while adhering to controls & policies according to accounting standard.This role holder reports to the P2P Operation Project Manager and is accountable for:Support P2P Operation Project Manager to drive continuous improvement and simplification with knowledge in process improvement methodologies (i.e., LEAN)Seek to understand and explore the processes to look for improvement opportunities, both quantitative and qualitative, to improve standardisation and simplification.Support the KL P2P and T&E continuous improvement and project which included develop change impact assessment and project plan, tracking key Risks, Actions, Incidences and Dependencies (RAID), monitor project progress and closeout project summarizing achievements & improvements.To be the Subject Matter Expert and liaison for continuous improvement initiatives and projects, ensure the implementation is successful in the KL P2P and T&E team.Support P2P Operation Project Manager to drive development and changes in systems and process improvement initiatives. This includes updated process documentation.Provide training to KL P2P and T&E team to ensure projects are implemented effectively.Work collaboratively with internal customers and stakeholders to ensure projects are implemented effectively.Be the escalation point of issue related to continuous improvement initiatives and projects for KL P2P and T&E team.Support P2P Operation Project Managers in operating the KL P2P and T&E team Project Management office including maintaining project documentations, provide administrative support, assist in data analysis, and ensure effective communications within the team.Support P2P Operation Project Manager to review and revise practices to ensure their compliance with established statutory requirements, policies, and procedures.Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:Degree in finance, accounting or business administration, or equivalent professional qualification.Possess at least 2 years of accounts payable process or finance work experiences.Good communication skill and able to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).Good interpersonal skill.Working experience in a shared service centre across a global /large organization will be an added advantage.Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, and SAP or other ERP systems.Knowledge and experience in Coupa, Kofax or Celonis would be an added advantage.Inquisitive, investigative with critical thinking and good problem-solving skills.May need to work globally across time zones and cultures.AstraZeneca is an equal opportunity employer. AstraZeneca will consider all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination on grounds of disability, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity leave status, race or national or ethnic origin, age, religion or belief, gender identity or re-assignment, marital or civil partnership status, protected veteran status (if applicable) or any other characteristic protected by law. AstraZeneca only employs individuals with the right to work in the country/ies where the role is advertised.Date Posted 03-Apr-2024Closing Date 02-May-2024AstraZeneca 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.
