Head of Accounting/Business Unit Controlling

Zurich, Switzerland

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Head of Accounting/Business Unit Controlling

Apply NowJob ID R0027350Date posted 02/26/2021Location Zurich, Switzerland

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’sPrivacy Noticeand Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Advise and provide guidance and accounting judgments, with a focus on inventory reserves, fixed asset impairments, embedded lease accounting, idle capacity determinations, and other cost accounting matters


• Contracts >50OY require assessment of accounting implications to be performed and submitted to corporate accounting


• Act on as expert on accounting matters and communicate accounting changes to GMS/GQ


• Oversight of SOX control environment for GMS


• Coordinate, monitor, and communicate both internal and external audit processes.  Ensure appropriate follow-up and communication with auditors to close deficiencies and control gaps


• Identify and evaluate improvement opportunities regarding SOX and Compliance, review those opportunities with relevant stakeholders, and work with the team to implement the improvements


• Field audit inquiries, assemble data, and submit accounting matters to audit or corporate controlling


• Ensure controls are properly documented and will demonstrate sufficient controls


• Act as a partner and GMS/GQ liaison to SOX PMO group

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting


• CPA (or equivalent license)


• Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry, including cost accounting experience in operations


• Minimum of 15 years accounting/finance experience with at least 5 years of management/supervisory experience


• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements affecting other stakeholders


• Experience working with all levels and disciplines of people within a large organization


• Strong ability to analyze and understand large amounts of data


• Excellent systems skills (SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)


• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to persuasively convey critical elements of complex issues

This job posting excludes CO applicants.

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time



Job ID R0027350Apply NowEmail Me

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Head of Accounting/Business Unit Controlling

Apply NowJob ID R0027350Date posted 02/26/2021Location Zurich, Switzerland

By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’sPrivacy Noticeand Terms of Use. I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge.

Job Description

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Advise and provide guidance and accounting judgments, with a focus on inventory reserves, fixed asset impairments, embedded lease accounting, idle capacity determinations, and other cost accounting matters


• Contracts >50OY require assessment of accounting implications to be performed and submitted to corporate accounting


• Act on as expert on accounting matters and communicate accounting changes to GMS/GQ


• Oversight of SOX control environment for GMS


• Coordinate, monitor, and communicate both internal and external audit processes.  Ensure appropriate follow-up and communication with auditors to close deficiencies and control gaps


• Identify and evaluate improvement opportunities regarding SOX and Compliance, review those opportunities with relevant stakeholders, and work with the team to implement the improvements


• Field audit inquiries, assemble data, and submit accounting matters to audit or corporate controlling


• Ensure controls are properly documented and will demonstrate sufficient controls


• Act as a partner and GMS/GQ liaison to SOX PMO group

EDUCATION, BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting


• CPA (or equivalent license)


• Experience in Pharmaceutical Industry, including cost accounting experience in operations


• Minimum of 15 years accounting/finance experience with at least 5 years of management/supervisory experience


• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements affecting other stakeholders


• Experience working with all levels and disciplines of people within a large organization


• Strong ability to analyze and understand large amounts of data


• Excellent systems skills (SAP, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)


• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and the ability to persuasively convey critical elements of complex issues

This job posting excludes CO applicants.

Locations

Zurich, Switzerland

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time



Job ID R0027350Apply NowEmail Me