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.

We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future, you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included, developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Gilead and help create possible, together.

Job Description

The development of strong relationships with key stakeholders, in particular with market finance teams across EMEA, APAC and US. Ability to quickly establish credibility with and influence diverse audiences.

Maintains ledger integrity and ensures financial compliance with the worldwide

Controller’s manual and to all applicable laws and regulations

Ensure financial records are in compliance with GAAP. Consistently maintains appropriate internal controls and upholds company policies and procedures including Worldwide Controller’s manual.
Manages, prepares, administers, and directs the accounting close and financial reporting process for the markets within their responsibilities.
Responsible for the timely and accurate review of month-end close and accounting transactions; P&L and balance sheet account analysis, review, reconciliation, and resolution.
Responsible for recruitment, retention, motivation, performance management and development of staff.
Contribution to the definition and maintenance of key performance indicators (KPIs) and the establishment of a continuous improvement culture
Interacts successfully with internal and external auditors and supports quarter-end, interim and year-end audits by providing timely and accurate data and communication.
Coordination of Balance Sheet Reviews with the relevant Controller and Market Finance Leads for respective Market(s)
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and different cultures
Responsible for supporting and review of the Statutory Accounting Activities for one or more entities.
Review of VAT & Intrastat calculations per VAT registration and oversight of related filings
Support the monthly operations decks process for one or more entities within the GFS.
Responsibility for Accounting SOX Compliance and controls for all markets within the GFS
Contribute to the preparation of monthly flux reporting packs.
Ability to travel is necessary.

Knowledge, experience, competencies:

Qualified Chartered Accountant or person with an equivalent accountancy qualification with a fundamental understanding of what it takes to operate within a multi-country RTR environment in a multi-national corporation.
The person we seek will ideally have RTR experience in a similar organization operating in several major countries in Europe, with exposure to the United States and in depth knowledge of general accounting policies and procedures in particular US GAAP as well as knowledge of local GAAP reporting.
Capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously, working under pressure and to meet strict reporting deadlines
People management experience is essential.

· Demonstrates a strong skillset and genuine interest in digital finance and the application of automation, analytics, and AI to enhance RTR processes and controls.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - the ability to work effectively across multiple functions and different cultures
Self-starter and able to act on own initiative, with high levels of integrity, excellence and teamwork
Detailed knowledge and experience of SOX Compliance

Established experience preferably within a Multinational Company
Ability to Interacts successfully with non-financial personnel as well as with internal and external auditors
This role requires a flexible and adaptable individual, an individual who has strong peripheral vision to allow them to capture accounting related matters in established markets and work closely with the multiple stakeholders to ensure compliance.
Working knowledge and experience of Oracle / SAP or similar ERP product would be beneficial
Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Outlook, and Word) required
Proven analytical ability and creative problem- solving skills.
Ability to travel is necessary

Customer service: A commitment and focus on customer service - defining and exceeding multiple customer expectations and delivering on the service commitments

Process focus: Skills in process analysis, assessment and improvement and working in a team environment where continuous improvement is encouraged

Interpersonal skills: An effective team player, whose energy and well-developed communication skills make this person a persuasive leader, negotiator and relationship builder.

Thinker/Do-er: A clear, fast thinker, able to translate business needs into pragmatic solutions and implement them.

Diversity: Able to work effectively in a multi-functional, multi-cultural environment

Handle complexity: Able to handle the ambiguity that arises from time to time in a global organization in a multi-country environment.

Language: The person we seek will be able to communicate effectively in English. An additional major European language would be beneficial - French, German, Spanish or Italian.

Behaviours

Resilient profile with the ability to deliver in an ambiguous environment
Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objective
Curious with learning agility
Operationally excellent
Organised with systematic approach to prioritisation
Process orientated to achieve the business objective

Gilead Core Values

Integrity (always doing the right thing),
Teamwork (collaborating in good faith),
Excellence (working at a high level of commitment and capability)
Accountability (taking personal responsibility).
Inclusion (encouraging diversity)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively "Gilead" or the "Company") to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non-discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

For Current Gilead Employees and Contractors:

Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

Finance - Accounting Manager

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