Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the RTR/ GL processes for Asia countries Hong Kong, Tawain, Singapore, China, Japan
• Manages, prepares, administers, and directs the accounting close and financial reporting process for the markets in scope. Responsible for the timely and accurate review and posting of accounting transactions for the markets in scope.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliation and resolution, and coordinate Balance Sheet Reviews with the Asia Controller and Market Finance Leads for all Asia countries.
• Responsible for the accounting and reporting requirements under U.S. and local GAAP. Consistently maintains ledger integrity, appropriate internal controls and ensures financial compliance with the worldwide Controller’s manual and to all applicable laws and regulations. 
• The development of strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Manage the overall process effectively, reporting KPI’s and enhancing and streamlining the effectiveness of the process
• Recommend changes in processes and/or policies that identify and utilize technologies that will provide efficiencies
• Develop, measure, report and consistently meet appropriate service level targets for all major processes;
• Responsible for overall SOX Compliance, testing and reporting requirements for all markets within the Region
• Interacts successfully with non-financial personnel as well as with internal and external auditors. 
• Some travel may be required

Professional and Functional Competencies

• BA or BS degree in accounting or equivalent and member of recognized accounting profession bodies
• Proven track record of 5 to 6 years relevant working experience in multinational companies, preferably in Pharmaceutical and FMCG industry.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and Asian countries’ local GAAP
• Experience of operating/setting up RTR/ GL processes in a Shared Service Center in multi-country corporate environment is a definite advantage
• Hands-on position responsible for handling all the financial related matters in a multi-tasking environment
• Hands-on experience in Oracle or other equivalent ERP system

Personal Attributes

• Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
• Analytical minded and good problem solving skills
• Strong sense of responsibility, detail oriented, hands-on, able to work independently in a deadline-driven and multi-tasking environment
• Self driven with high levels of integrity, excellence and teamwork
• Highly adaptable and able to work in a startup, evolving environment and dynamic organization
• Ability to interact successfully with both financial and non-financial personnel at different levels

Systems Proficiency

• Oracle ERP or other equivalent ERP system
• MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook
• Hyperion, Essbase is an added advantage

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. With each new discovery and investigational drug candidate, we seek to improve the care of patients living with life-threatening diseases around the world. Gilead’s therapeutic areas of focus include HIV/AIDS, liver diseases, cancer and inflammatory diseases.

Overview

Together we deliver life-saving therapies to patients in need. With the commitment and drive you bring to the workplace every day, you will be part of a team that is changing the world and helping millions of people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. Our worldwide staff of more than 9,000 people is a close community where you can see the tangible results of your contributions, where every individual matters, and everyone has a chance to enhance their skills through ongoing development.

Working at Gilead provides you with plenty of opportunities for career advancement in a growing and agile environment while working with highly respected teams.

We would like to invite you to be a part of an organization that has helped millions of people around the world live healthier and more fulfilling lives.