Global Accounting Hub Sr Associate

Role Overview: As a Senior Associate in Accounting at Amgen, you will play a crucial role in supporting the accounting department by performing various financial tasks such as bookkeeping, preparation of financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. Your contributions will directly impact Amgen's mission to develop innovative medicines for patients living with serious illnesses. Key Responsibilities: - **Analysis and Interpretation of Accounting and Financial Reports:** - Understand transactions driven by the business to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. - Analyze financial results and provide explanations to management regarding Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow statements. - Prepare detailed support for external reporting deliverables (10Q/10K). - Collaborate with Finance and Operational teams to perform accounting tasks and oversee Month End close activities. - **Internal Controls and Compliance Process Support:** - Assist in documenting and testing controls for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Certification and other verification processes. - Support Internal/External/Tax audits by providing timely backup and explanations for transactions. - **Process Improvement, Automation, and Project Management:** - Work with process team members to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities for an efficient accounting close process. - Gain knowledge in Automation and Reporting solutions to streamline transactional work and focus on strategy and analysis. - **Vendor Services Collaboration:** - Partner closely with the External Services vendor to support accounting operations, ensuring quality services are delivered to Amgen. Qualification Required: - **Basic Qualifications:** - Master's degree in Accounting; OR - Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Accounting experience; OR - Associate's degree with 8 years of Accounting experience. - **Preferred Qualifications:** - Minimum of two years of experience in accounting, audit, or financial reporting. - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications. - Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting. - Excellent communication skills and ability to bridge cultural differences. - Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. - CPA or CMA certification preferred. - Project management skills. - Experience with ERP applications (SAP, Oracle, etc.). - General understanding of automation initiatives. Company Details: Amgen is a pioneering biotech company with a mission to serve patients living with serious illnesses. Since 1980, Amgen has been at the forefront of developing treatments in Oncology, Inflammation, General Medicine, and Rare Disease areas. The company's culture is collaborative, innovative, and science-based, offering employees the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patient lives while advancing their own careers. Amgen values diversity, ethics, commitment, and continuous advancement in science to combat serious diseases. Additionally, the organization is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the application process and employment tenure.,