Manager, Statutory Reporting (15 months Fixed term)

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Alexion (AstraZeneca Rare Disease) is a high growth bio-pharmaceutical company with operations in over 40 countries worldwide. Our Global Finance Services (GFS) team in Dublin plays a critical role in delivering monthly and quarterly reporting, while also managing the statutory audit requirements for 38 entities globally.

An opportunity has arisen for 15 months fixed term contract for a Manager, Statutory Reporting.The Manager, Statutory Reporting will be part of Statutory Reporting team within the AZ Global Finance Services (GFS) finance function.

This is what you will do:

As a Manager, you will be a key member of the Alexion AstraZeneca RDU GFS team and will support the following activities:

• Support the Associate Director, Statutory Reporting in ensuring the timely preparation and filing of annual financial statements for 31 entities across EMEA and APAC.
• Oversee the statutory reporting metrics and provide regular updates on key milestones to stakeholders.
• Complete request lists for external service providers (statutory and corporate taxation) and auditors.
• Review local GAAP Trial Balances and Financial Statements, ensuring compliance.
• Support tax provision calculations and transfer pricing reviews.
• Present Financial Statements to stakeholders and signing directors. Coordinate legal sign off and filings.
• Analyse availability of retained earnings for dividend distributions.
• Assist with group audit procedures as required.
• Address ad hoc queries e.g. on tax audits.
• Collaborate with other teams on liquidations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy and effectiveness of the Statutory Reporting process.

You will need to have:

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CPA)
• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years PQE experience in a relevant environment
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel with strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Ability to engage in problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration in an office-based environment.
• The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment.  As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours

We would prefer for you to have:

• Experience using SAP, Anaplan, Qlik and Power BI a plus
• Demonstrated success in a deadline driven, multi-task environment.
• A “can-do” attitude with a proactive approach to challenges.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-growth, fast-paced, and multi-tasking environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

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.