Financial Assistant II, STS - GFS APAC

Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biopharmaceutical company in Singapore is seeking a Finance Associate to manage Source to Settle and Order to Cash processes primarily for the Japan market. Candidates must be fluent in Japanese and English, have a degree in Accounting or Finance, and possess excellent analytical and interpersonal skills. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on improving lives through innovative treatments.

Qualifications

• Open to candidates with no relevant working experiences.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle STS & OTC processes professionally.
• Prepare month-end closing procedures timely.
• Evaluate processes and recommend improvements.

Skills

Fluency in Japanese

Fluency in English

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-driven

Education

Accounting / Finance / Business degree

ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification

Tools

SAP or similar ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

At Gilead, we’re creating a healthier world for all people. For more than 35 years, we’ve tackled diseases such as HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19 and cancer – working relentlessly to develop therapies that help improve lives and to ensure access to these therapies across the globe. We continue to fight against the world’s biggest health challenges, and our mission requires collaboration, determination and a relentless drive to make a difference.

Every member of Gilead’s team plays a critical role in the discovery and development of life-changing scientific innovations. Our employees are our greatest asset as we work to achieve our bold ambitions, and we’re looking for the next wave of passionate and ambitious people ready to make a direct impact. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

We empower our leaders to step up, share ideas, listen, learn, and lead. We’re welcoming bright, diverse, and imaginative minds; we’re nurturing them to foster an environment of inclusion and growth where innovation is encouraged. We expect our people leaders to model that environment, and to focus on creating inclusion, developing talent, and enabling teams.

General Job Requirements

Based in Singapore and reporting to the market STS Lead of APAC Global Financial Solutions (GFS), this position will be responsible for the delivery of Source to Settle (STS) & Order to Cash (OTC) services mainly focusing on Japan market (or other markets per business needs).

The customers for the STS process will be represented by Finance Business Partners of respective market in Gilead and will also include the Finance and business users of the process along with Gilead suppliers. The customers for the OTC process will be represented by the finance of respective market, commercial finance and commercial operations.

STS processes include but not limited to handling of supplier’s onboarding requests, PO administration, supplier invoice processing, employees’ expense claims, Corporate Card handling, payment processing, month-end processes for APAC markets.

OTC processes include but not limited to Customer and Credit Maintenance, Cash Application, Debt Collection, Credit review, Order Management, month-end processes for APAC markets.

Position Specific Job Requirements

• Able to handle STS & OTC processes in a professional manner; ability to follow up and resolve outstanding items and exceptions in a timely basis
• Contribution to the definition of service standards and continuous management of service level agreements with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Contribution to the definition and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the establishment of a continuous improvement culture
• Ensure financial records are in compliance with GAAP. Consistently maintains appropriate internal controls and upholds company policies & procedures including Worldwide Controller’s manual
• Responsible for the timely preparation of the month end closing procedures for Japan (or other markets per business needs) in high quality
• Interacts successfully with internal and external auditors by providing timely & accurate data and communication
• Evaluates processes and recommends & implements process improvements
• Interacts successfully with non-financial personnel; ensure proper training and development objectives are met
• Excellent interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and different cultures
• Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence diverse audiences
• Any ad hoc tasks as assigned
• Possibility of the scope change due to business needs
• Potential job rotation

Knowledge, experience, competencies

• Open to candidates with no relevant working experiences.
• Fluency in both written and spoken Japanese & English is a MUST
• Accounting / Finance / Business degree is preferable
• ACA/ACCA/CPA qualification is preferred
• Must have a good understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Experience in interacting with external and internal auditors along with detailed knowledge and experience of SOX Compliance is preferred
• Working knowledge and experience of SAP or similar ERP product is preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required
• Self-driven with high levels of integrity, excellence and teamwork.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, working under pressure and to meet strict reporting deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (oral, written, presentational)
• Demonstrates teamwork and collaborate approach to work

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.