Accounting Operations Supervisor

**About Astellas**:
At Astellas we can offer an inspiring place to work and a chance to make your mark in doing good for others.

Our expertise, science and technology make us a pharma company. Our open and progressive culture is what makes us Astellas. It’s a culture of doing good for others and contributing to a sustainable society.

Delivering meaningful differences for patients is our driving force. We all have a significant opportunity to make that difference, working locally in the areas we know best, whilst drawing inspiration from the different insights and expertise we have access to globally and from our innovative, external partners.

Our global vision for Patient Centricity is to support the development of innovative health solutions through a deep understanding of the patient experience. At Astellas, Patient Centricity isn’t a buzzword - it’s a guiding principle for action. We believe all staff have a role to play in creating a patient-centric culture and integrating an awareness of the patient into our everyday working practices, regardless of our role, team or division.

Our ethos is underpinned by the Astellas Way, comprising five core values: patient focus; ownership; results; openness and integrity.

We are proud to offer an inclusive and respectful working environment that fosters collaboration and ownership.

Our aspiration is to bring the best brains together, to provide them with world-leading tools and resources and a unique structure that fosters real agility and entrepreneurial spirit.

**The Opportunity**:
As Financial Controller MEA, you will be responsible for all statutory, tax, treasury, and accounting-related matters in the region.

In this position, you will report to the Head of MEA RTR Accounting Operations. As the most Senior Accounting Operations team member in the region, you will lead accounting, reporting, and controlling activities, manage accounting operations resources to deliver accounts; coordinate the activities to ensure timely and accurate financial statements for the region.

**Hybrid Working**:
At Astellas we recognise that our employees enjoy having balance between their professional and home lives. We are proud of our hybrid approach which empowers you to have flexibility on whether to work from home or in the office.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead accounting, reporting, and controlling activities, coordinating the activities to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
- Accountability for reporting to the Group Reporting and Consolidation team and Central GBS function including analytical reviews and Balance Sheet Assurance.
- Manage Balance Sheet and provide assurance and substantiation of balances and control.
- Ensure that there is a strong control environment over the relevant accounting/finance processes and that relevant controls are effective and evidenced.
- Primary contact point for external auditors in the review of quarterly closings, documentation for accounting procedures, and accruals.
- Support Commercial Finance Lead in projects and ad hoc requests.

**Essential Knowledge & Experience**:

- Proven work experience in accounting and internal control within a global multinational organization in the region.
- Experience with ERP systems, planning tools, and Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to operate effectively within a global environment, using remote communication, and appreciating different cultural backgrounds.
- Strong collaboration, working cross-functionally within matrix structures.
- Strong written and verbal communication in English & Arabic.

**Preferred Experience**:

- Solid organization, project, and change management skills.
- Experience in the Pharma industry is a plus.

**Educations/Qualifications**:

- BS/BA in Finance/Accounting/Economics or equivalent.
- ACA/or ACCA/or CPA and/or equivalent accounting qualification.

**Additional Information**:

- This is a permanent, full-time position.
- The position is based in Cairo, Egypt.

**What We Offer**:

- A challenging and diversified job in an international setting.
- Opportunity and support for continuous development.
- Inspiring work climate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent